Woodbridge Road Academy

About Woodbridge Road Academy

Woodbridge Road Academy is a free school special in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 9–16. It has 75 pupils on roll. It is part of PARADIGM TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 8.1 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 39.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 9–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

75 / 60 (125%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 June 2025

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

50 Russet Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2EB

Phone

01473353440

Head Teacher

Naomi Shenton

Website

https://www.woodbridgeroadacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woodbridge Road Academy?

Woodbridge Road Academy is a free school special in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 9–16.

How many pupils does Woodbridge Road Academy have?

Woodbridge Road Academy has 75 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Woodbridge Road Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Woodbridge Road Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 8.1 in 2025/26.

How does Woodbridge Road Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Woodbridge Road Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Woodbridge Road Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Woodbridge Road Academy is part of PARADIGM TRUST.

Where is Woodbridge Road Academy?

Woodbridge Road Academy is located at 50 Russet Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2EB.