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New Skill Centre

New Skill Centre, Ipswich
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New Skill Centre

Wolsey House, 2-5 The Drift, Ipswich, IP3 9QR

An independent special school in Ipswich.

Other independent special school
Pupils
60
Ages
11-19
Attainment 8
10.9

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
10.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.63
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About New Skill Centre

New Skill Centre is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk. According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 13 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 10.9. The school has around 60 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Frequently asked questions about New Skill Centre

What do parents say about New Skill Centre?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 13 responses): 100% of parents would recommend New Skill Centre.
What are New Skill Centre's latest exam results?
New Skill Centre: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 10.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is New Skill Centre located?
New Skill Centre is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk (IP3 9QR).
How many pupils attend New Skill Centre?
New Skill Centre has around 60 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare New Skill Centre with other schools?
View New Skill Centre's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Suffolk.