Ipswich Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Ipswich (Suffolk).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Welcome to Ipswich Academy Our school exists to fulfil a simple expectation. That every child is entitled to a good education, with equal access to knowledge, skills, opportunities, aspirations, life chances and dignity. Our school exists to fulfil a simple expectation.
Welcome to Ipswich Academy, a school community that is so clearly defined by its commitment to student success. The school has a founding expectation: that every child deserves a great education, ensuring equal access to knowledge, opportunities, and dignity.
I will be undeterred in my commitment to uphold high standards, ensuring our clear vision translates into exceptional academic and personal achievements for every young person in our care. This unwavering commitment is underpinned by our core values, which echo that of our trust, Paradigm Trust, and they are Integrity, Community, and Excellence.
This means relentlessly promoting what we permit: a safe, affirming, and consistent environment where all students feel valued and belong. We are an inclusive school that nurtures social and emotional development alongside academic rigor. To secure the best outcomes, I invite all parents and carers to join us in this work.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basketball
- Boxing
- Cooking
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Drama
- Football
- Photography
- Stem
- Textiles
- Jigsaw PSHE
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
Key facts
- URN
- 136453
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- Ipswich
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body
No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold.
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