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Ipswich Academy
Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0SP, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.4 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,006
Capacity
1,230
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.6, this school performs in the top 88% nationally, indicating a solid academic foundation. However, only 48% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which is below the national average, and the recent Ofsted report rated the school as Requires Improvement. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's overall performance when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.6 | Bottom 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 48% | Bottom 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 16% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 7% | Bottom 9% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.0%
White Other10.9%
Black African4.8%
Mixed Other4.7%
Asian Bangladeshi3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Other2.4%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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52.03021, 1.18651 · IP3 0SP
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN136453
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Ipswich Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ipswich Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Ipswich Academy a good school?
Ipswich Academy scores 6.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ipswich Academy in GCSEs?
Ipswich Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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