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Holbrook Academy
Ipswich Road, Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2QX, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.6 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
593
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.2, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 74% nationally. While 60% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially as only 34% reach grade 5 or above in these subjects. Parent satisfaction is moderately positive, with 72% recommending the school, although the limited number of responses (25) may not fully represent the wider parent community.
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Last inspected: 21 October 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 41.2 | Bottom 26% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★3.2
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
I'd recommend this school
72%
My child makes good progress
68%
Behaviour is good
68%
School has high expectations
68%
School responds to concerns
64%
Progress is communicated
64%
School supports development
56%
School keeps me informed
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.2%
White Other8.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Mixed Other2.9%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black African0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.98893, 1.15675 · IP9 2QX
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN137208
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteholbrookacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Holbrook Academy rated by Ofsted?
Holbrook Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 October 2015.
Is Holbrook Academy a good school?
Holbrook Academy scores 23.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Holbrook Academy?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holbrook Academy receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Holbrook Academy in GCSEs?
Holbrook Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.2. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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