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New Skill Centre

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New Skill Centre

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

Independent school · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Inspection
ISI inspected

Academic picture

10.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

10.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/246.246.4
2024/2510.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Sir Bobby Robson School
0.44 km away · Free schools special
Good
Ipswich Academy
0.92 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
Copleston High School
2.21 km away · Academy converter
Good
Parkside Academy
2.84 km away · Academy alternative provision converter
Good
Suffolk New College
3.16 km away · Further education

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Wolsey House, Ipswich, IP3 9QR | More schools in Suffolk

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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