Stone Lodge Academy

About Stone Lodge Academy

Stone Lodge Academy in Ipswich is a special school for students aged 5 to 16 with complex Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). We offer specialist teaching, and staff who care deeply about the young people they work with, helping them learn and achieve to the best of their potential.

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Key Facts

Students 181

Head/Principal Lawrence Chapman

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 29 responses • 16.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

82.8% positive 17.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

79.3% positive 13.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

72.4% positive 20.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

58.6% positive 24.1% negative

My child does well at this school

82.8% positive 13.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 29 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

8.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Additional Information

27 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Helen B

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"A great school with a lot to offer"

My son has been attending Stone Lodge Academy for a few years now and while it's not without its challenges, we've been really impressed with the school's commitment to his education. The teaching staff are experienced and knowledgeable, and the facilities are great. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that we've experienced some communication issues with the school at times, but overall, Stone Lodge is a great choice for parents looking for a special education school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sarah B

Parent Mar 1, 2022

4.0

"A promising school with a lot of potential"

My daughter is considering attending Stone Lodge Academy and we've been really impressed with the school's approach to special education. The staff seem knowledgeable and caring, and the facilities are great. However, we're still not entirely convinced that this is the right school for our daughter, and we'd love to see more opportunities for extracurricular activities and outdoor education. We're hoping to visit the school again soon to get a better feel for it.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2021

5.0

"Wonderful school, wonderful staff!"

I recently visited Stone Lodge Academy with my son and I was blown away by the warm welcome and the dedication of the staff. The sensory room is amazing and the horse riding facility is a great way to build confidence. We feel so lucky to have found a school that truly understands and supports our son's needs. Thank you, Stone Lodge!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel T

Parent Feb 1, 2020

5.0

"Excellent special education school"

My daughter attended Stone Lodge Academy a few years ago and we were all so impressed with the school's approach to special education. The staff were caring and knowledgeable, and the curriculum was tailored to her individual needs. We loved the residential trips and the opportunities for extracurricular activities. I highly recommend Stone Lodge to any parent looking for a special education school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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