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Holbrook Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr George Anstee-Parry

corporate_fareHOLBROOK ACADEMY

location_onIpswich, IP9 2QX

language Visit Website phone 1473328317

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

586

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Attainment 8

41.2

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GCSE Rank

#28 in Suffolk

#2,374 of 3,216 nationally

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Holbrook Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Ipswich, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Holbrook Academy is an academy converter in Ipswich, Suffolk, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of HOLBROOK ACADEMY. The school has approximately 593 pupils on roll, of whom 24% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.2, placing the school #28 in Suffolk and #2,374 of 3,216 nationally. 34.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

34.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.4%

Entering EBacc34.20%

EBacc APS3.65

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32.80%

EBacc APS3.35

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.67

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS3.76

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.61

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS4.1

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 June 2024

Inspection Report

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26 February 2019

Inspection Report

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21 October 2015

Inspection Report

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06 February 2014

Inspection Report

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20 November 2013

Inspection Report

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25 June 2013

Inspection Report

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20 March 2013

Inspection Report

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07 November 2012

Inspection Report

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04 July 2012

Inspection Report

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29 February 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-02-26

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-10-21

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-11-20

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.4%(26 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 593 pupils. During this period, there were 31 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	593	31	5.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	590	30	5.1%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	573	55	9.6%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	580	70	12.1%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	578	97	16.8%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	582	87	14.9%	6.6%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	586	83	14.2%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	585	34	5.8%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	575	28	4.9%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	575	22	3.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	572	14	2.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	582	14	2.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	586	4	0.7%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	584	20	3.4%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	575	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	575	4	0.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	578	12	2.1%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	552	9	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	561	4	0.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	558	17	3.0%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	497	32	6.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	490	16	3.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	486	31	6.4%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	463	8	1.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	455	17	3.7%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	458	18	3.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 37 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 8 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

64.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

69.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree10%

agree32%

disagree34%

strongly disagree21%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree10%

agree30%

disagree33%

strongly disagree23%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree23%

agree21%

disagree17%

strongly disagree26%

don't know4%

not applicable9%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree16%

agree25%

disagree31%

strongly disagree28%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree17%

agree39%

disagree20%

strongly disagree18%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree18%

agree39%

disagree16%

strongly disagree17%

don't know10%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree15%

agree42%

disagree23%

strongly disagree18%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree49%

disagree19%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree16%

agree46%

disagree20%

strongly disagree6%

don't know13%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree14%

agree32%

disagree24%

strongly disagree21%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes46%

no54%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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