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Holbrook Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 27/06/2024Ages 11–16593 pupilsDoes not apply
Holbrook Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Ipswich, within the Suffolk local authority. The school has around 593 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 27/06/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 38.9 and 33% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Ipswich can view Holbrook Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence31.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher19.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals22.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.0%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.2
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths34%
Grade 4+ English & maths60%
EBacc entry34%
EBacc average point score3.65
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Ipswich
All schools in Ipswich →Holbrook Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miRoyal Hospital School1.2 miStutton Church of England Primary School1.7 miIpswich High School1.9 miTattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolGood · 2.0 miMorland Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 3.0 mi
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