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Claydon High School

Academy converter · Ipswich · IP6 0EG

Ages 11–16 · 765 pupils · Suffolk

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

44.1

Overall absence

7.3%

Admissions demand

1.15 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2025-12-02

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.18
−20+2
Attainment 844.1
English & maths grade 5+33%
English & maths grade 4+62%
EBacc entry25%

EBacc APS: 3.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)20.9%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
5.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.5%
Enrolments in measure
791

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.15 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

171

Places offered

149

1st-preference offers

145

Total preferences (any rank)
294
Preferred offers (top 3)
149
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill113%

765 pupils · 675 places

Pupils on roll
765
Boys / girls
392 / 373
School capacity
675
Capacity fill
765 / 675 (113%)
Free school meals
22.9%
FSM pupils
175
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Mark Ismay

Location

Address
Church Lane, Claydon
Postcode
IP6 0EG
Town
Ipswich
County
Suffolk
Local authority
Suffolk
District
Mid Suffolk
Constituency
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Ipswich, Suffolk, 765 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 22.9%.

Open schools in Ipswich
99
Secondary schools in Ipswich
12
Academies among open schools in Ipswich
63% (62)
Open schools in IP6
7
Secondary in IP6
1
Open schools in Suffolk LA
366
Secondary in Suffolk LA
43

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in IpswichNear IP6

  • Ormiston Endeavour Academy

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    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

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    • Att838.9
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+28%
    • Absence8.2%

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  • Westbourne Academy

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    • Att841.6
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  • Claydon Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM17.0%
    • Demand1.00

    0.1 miles away

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    • KS20%
    • Absence16.2%
    • FSM32.0%

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    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM43.6%
    • Demand1.00

    1.8 miles away

  • Henley Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM6.7%
    • Demand1.07

    2.0 miles away

  • St Pancras Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    • KS262%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM19.6%
    • Demand0.93

    2.0 miles away

  • Castle Hill Infant School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM22.3%
    • Demand1.00

    2.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mark Ismay
Telephone
01473836110
Website
www.claydonhigh.co.uk

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