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Chantry Academy
Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.3 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
984
Capacity
1,020
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE Attainment 8, placing it in the top 4% nationally. However, only 45% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in foundational subjects. The low EBacc entry of 11% suggests a limited focus on a broad curriculum, which might be a consideration for parents seeking a comprehensive educational experience.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 33.9 | Bottom 4% 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%. | 45% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 7% 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 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.5%
Mixed Other8.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.8%
White Other4.0%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black African0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Location
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52.04497, 1.12939 · IP2 9LR
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN138373
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.chantryacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Chantry Academy rated by Ofsted?
Chantry Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.
Is Chantry Academy a good school?
Chantry Academy scores 15.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 Chantry Academy in GCSEs?
Chantry Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.9. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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