# Woodbridge Road Academy — Ipswich, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Naomi Shenton

## Contact

- **Address:** 50 Russet Road, Ipswich
- **Phone:** 01473 353440
- **Website:** https://www.woodbridgeroadacademy.org/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ipswich/woodbridge-road-academy-22296

## About

A school for pupils with special educational needs in Suffolk. We have a holistic approach to learning and teach a broad and balanced curriculum.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jun 2025

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — An amazing school for my child: I'm so grateful to have found Woodbridge Road Academy for my child. The staff are caring and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. I love how the school values integrity, community and excellence - these are all qualities that my child is learning to embody. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a special school that truly cares about its pupils. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some positives, some areas for improvement: I have mixed feelings about Woodbridge Road Academy. On the one hand, I think the school does an excellent job of providing a safe and supportive environment for its pupils. My child's teachers are all very enthusiastic and dedicated, and I appreciate the focus on communication and emotional regulation. However, I do think that the school could do more to engage with parents and involve them in the learning process. I've also had some concerns about the school's uniform policy, which I think is … *(Feb 2021)*
- **5/5** — Helped my child thrive: My child spent 3 years at Woodbridge Road Academy and made tremendous progress during that time. The school's structured approach and focus on communication and emotional regulation really helped my child thrive. I was impressed by the extracurricular activities on offer and the way the school encouraged my child to try new things. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a supportive and challenging education for their child. *(Sep 2020)*

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