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School · SecondaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Chantry Academy

Academy sponsor led secondary school in Ipswich (Suffolk).

Attainment 8
36.7
▼ 9.5 England 2025/26 provisional: 46.2
2025/26 provisional
English & maths 5+
35.8%
▼ 11pp England 2025/26 provisional: 46.3%
2025/26 provisional
Attendance rate
91.9%
▲ 0.3pp England 2024/25: 91.6%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
20.5
▲ 3.8 England 2025/26: 16.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
38.6%
▲ 11pp England 2025/26: 27.3%
school census 15/01/2026
Teacher turnover
17.2%
▲ 3pp England 2024/25: 14.2% (secondary schools)
2024/25
Capacity
99%
1,006 / 1,020 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Ofsted
Good
last graded, 2024

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

Chantry Academy sits proudly in our local community, providing an inspiring and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Here at Chantry, our students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed in life and they are supported by dedicated staff who are committed to nur...

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Basketball
  • Chess
  • Creative Writing
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Football
  • Mindfulness
  • Times Tables Rock Stars

Awards

2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • ArtsmarkArts and culture
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
138373
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Local authority
Suffolk
Constituency
Ipswich
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
2013

Governing body (6 current, 0 former)

iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Iain DunnettChair of Local Governing BodyAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2024 · until 2028

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Stephen WallerLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2029
Tazmin LawrenceLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2029
Caroline MayhewLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2029
Mr Stephen SkeetLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Colin KreidewolfLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2024 · until 2028

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record