# Ipswich Academy — Ipswich, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Adam Wilding

## Contact

- **Address:** Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, IP3 0SP
- **Phone:** 01473 550040
- **Website:** http://ipswichacademy.paradigmtrust.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ipswich/ipswich-academy-12172

## About

Ipswich Academy is a secondary school that exists to provide a good education to every child, with equal access to knowledge, skills, opportunities, aspirations, life chances, and dignity. The school has a clear vision and high standards, with a focus on student success and academic and personal achievements. It is an inclusive school that nurtures social and emotional development alongside academic rigor.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — May 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — May 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — May 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — May 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — May 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent school with great facilities: I'm so impressed with Ipswich Academy. The facilities are excellent and the staff are always helpful. My child is thriving and I love the emphasis on community and excellence. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Lovely school with a great atmosphere: I love the atmosphere at Ipswich Academy - it feels like a real community. My child is happy and engaged and I appreciate the extra support with mental health and wellbeing. The staff are always approachable and helpful. *(Mar 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good school with some issues: I have mixed feelings about Ipswich Academy. My child had a good experience but I felt that the school could have been more supportive during a difficult time. The values of integrity, community and excellence are clear and well-promoted. *(Jun 2021)*

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