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Chantry Academy
Goodgraded 30/04/2024Ages 11–16984 pupilsNone
Chantry Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Ipswich, within the Suffolk local authority. The school has around 984 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/04/2024, Chantry Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 36 and 32% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Ipswich can view Chantry Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 30/04/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.3%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence21.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher21.9England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals38.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language12.2%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 833.9
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths26%
Grade 4+ English & maths45%
EBacc entry11%
EBacc average point score2.77
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Ipswich
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