# Stone Lodge Academy — Ipswich, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 181
- **Principal:** Lawrence Chapman

## Contact

- **Address:** Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk
- **Phone:** 01473 601 175
- **Website:** https://easterneducationgroup.ac.uk/send/stone-lodge-academy/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ipswich/stone-lodge-academy-16208

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2018
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2018

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — 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. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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! *(Sep 2021)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Feb 2020)*

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