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Chantry Academy

Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR

Good

Inspected 30 April 2024

Good
Ofsted
36.7
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–16
Ages
984
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Chantry Academy

Chantry Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 984 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.7 (2025/26). 38.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Suffolk →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
984 / 1,020 (96%)
Religious Character
None
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
30 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

38.6%
Free school meals
12.2%
EAL
6.2%
SEN support
15.8%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

36.7
Attainment 8
173 pupils
35.8%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
59.5%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

88%
Sustained destination
78%
Stayed in education
5%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.1%
Overall absence
18.9%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

197.44
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +151.0 vs 2023/24
5.7
Pupils per teacher
↓ -16.2 vs 2023/24
87.57
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +76.9 vs 2023/24
£48,408
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 15% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,464 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
29.2
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +22.4 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,730
Spend per pupil
£8,408
Income per pupil
56%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR
Phone
01473687181
Principal
Jeremy Rowe

Teaching Jobs

Support Staff
Midday Supervisor
PermanentPart time£5,744.09 - £5,788.61 · · ALT Grade B Point 4-5 £25,417-£25,614 , FTE
Closes in 6 daysView & apply
Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
PermanentPart time£16,919.36 - £17,050.44 · · ALT Grade C Point 6-7 £25,816-£26,016 Annualy (FTE)
Closes in 6 daysView & apply
TeacherPE
Teacher of PE
PermanentFull time£34,069 - £46,940 · · Main Pay Scale - £34,069-£46,940
Closes 13 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chantry Academy?
Chantry Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Chantry Academy have?
Chantry Academy has 984 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Chantry Academy's Ofsted rating?
Chantry Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).
How does Chantry Academy perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Chantry Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.7 in 2025/26.
Is Chantry Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Chantry Academy is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED.
Where is Chantry Academy?
Chantry Academy is located at Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR.

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