Ofsted: Good

Stone Lodge Academy

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

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location_onIpswich, IP2 9HW

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2025

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Students

169

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Attainment 8

0.4

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GCSE Rank

#68 in Suffolk

#4,616 of 4,663 nationally

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Stone Lodge Academy is a Academy special sponsor led school in Ipswich, serving ages 5-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Stone Lodge Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, admitting pupils aged 5-16. It is part of SENDAT. The school has approximately 173 pupils on roll, of whom 49% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.4, placing the school #68 in Suffolk and #4,616 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Inadequate, behaviour and attitudes Inadequate, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Inadequate.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

0.4

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.02

2024

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.82

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.04

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 57%

Reading0% LA 73%

Writing0% LA 68%

Maths0% LA 69%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 55%England 61%

Reading0% LA 73% · Eng 74%

Writing0% LA 68% · Eng 72%

Maths0% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 54%England 60%

Reading0% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 67% · Eng 71%

Maths0% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-3.5

Read

LA 0.0

-8.1 to 1.2

-1.3

Write

LA -0.4

-5.8 to 3.1

-3.4

Maths

LA -0.6

-7.8 to 1.0

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 61%England 65%

Reading0% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 75% · Eng 78%

Maths0% LA 75% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-7.0

Read

LA -0.6

-10.5 to -3.5

-6.8

Write

LA -0.7

-10.0 to -3.5

-9.4

Maths

LA -1.1

-12.5 to -6.4

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 60%

Reading0% LA 73%

Writing0% LA 74%

Maths0% LA 71%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-6.3

Read

LA -0.4

-9.3 to -3.3

-6.9

Write

LA -0.5

-9.8 to -4

-8

Maths

LA -1.0

-10.7 to -5.3

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 January 2025

Inspection Report

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03 July 2023

Inspection Report

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16 January 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2025-01-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2018-01-16

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-09-18

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 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 173 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	173	0	0.0%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	173	0	0.0%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	171	1	0.6%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	170	0	0.0%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	169	0	0.0%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	168	1	0.6%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	169	0	0.0%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	168	0	0.0%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	167	0	0.0%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	168	0	0.0%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	170	0	0.0%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	171	0	0.0%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	171	0	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	171	0	0.0%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	173	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	173	0	0.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	174	0	0.0%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	175	13	7.4%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	173	11	6.4%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	171	18	10.5%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	173	20	11.6%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	165	16	9.7%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	166	19	11.4%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	157	13	8.3%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	153	8	5.2%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	144	1	0.7%	3.1%

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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 58 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 40 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 33 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 5 pupils

Physical Disability 2 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.

81.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

70.0%Positive

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

28.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree28%

disagree22%

strongly disagree8%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree33%

agree28%

disagree28%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree28%

agree28%

disagree28%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

not applicable6%

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

yes100%

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

strongly agree39%

agree39%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree25%

agree39%

disagree22%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree42%

disagree17%

strongly disagree8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree25%

agree47%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree44%

agree36%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree33%

agree25%

disagree25%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree33%

agree50%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes75%

no25%

Stone Lodge Academy

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

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.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover