Ipswich Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Ipswich, IP3 0SP
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 10% in England
5 of 7 in Ipswich
Pupils
981
First preferences per place
0.68
2026/27
Absence
11.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 34.7 | 35.7 | 37.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 29% | 30% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 30% | 30% | 35% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.44 | -0.54 | — |
48% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Copleston High School · 1.6 mi · No rating · Top 33% in England
- Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy · 1.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 5% in England
- St Alban's Catholic High School · 2.2 mi · Good · Top 42% in England
- Chantry Academy · 2.6 mi · Good · Bottom 6% in England
- Northgate High School · 2.8 mi · Not judged · Top 28% in England
- Holbrook Academy · 3.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 24% in England
Best secondary schools in Ipswich · Best secondary schools in Suffolk
The neighbourhood
Ipswich Academy is in Priory Heath (typical home £240,000, crime high).
What is Ipswich Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ipswich Academy is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Ipswich Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ipswich Academy is in the bottom 10% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.