Coronavirus update
Paradigm Trust has confirmed its arrangements to fully reopen schools from September 2020. Our arrangements are available here.
Please click to read: NHS letter to parents dated 23rd September 2020 regarding Test and Trace
The Government has produced guidance on ‘What parents and carers need to know about schools and other education settings during the coronavirus outbreak.’ This guidance has been translated into the following languages:
Updated: Appeals procedure for summer 2020 exams
Due to recent changes around GCSE grades for the academic year 19/20, we have adapted our process with regard to results and appeals. You can view this document here or by going to our policies page.
Please note that the appeals process has been written with the information that we currently have and it could be subject to change if the Government makes further changes.
Students excel in English and Maths at Ipswich Academy
Results for students achieving between a grade 9 and 4 in English and Maths at Ipswich Academy is 62%, despite an unprecedented final year due to the coronavirus lockdown. They will officially receive their results in school from 9am this morning.
Abbie Thorrington, Principal at Ipswich Academy says:
“All the staff at Ipswich Academy want to say a big thank you to our year 11 students, their families and our wonderfully supportive community today. Navigating such an important year in their education through the coronavirus lockdown has been testing for all of us but their hard work, strength and resilience is demonstrated by the results today. They have all been amazing, we are incredibly proud and will continue to support them as they move into the further education of their choice.”
In line with Government policy, due to the coronavirus lockdown, GCSE grades have been awarded by the school with the support of the official exam regulator Ofqual. Year 11 students have been learning remotely with support from Ipswich Academy and their teachers since schools closed on 20th March.
Ipswich Academy was rated Good by Ofsted with Outstanding for leadership and management last year. The Ofsted report recognised that the leaders in the school had ‘transformed the culture of the school’ and were ‘building strong and effective partnerships with the community’ ensuring pupils and their families have the best possible experience.
Ipswich Star report: Paradigm Trust chosen to run new Ipswich Special School
We are delighted to have been chosen to open a new, purpose designed Special School in Ipswich. We have a chance to really help these young people reach their full potential, having done so with such success at our other establishments. Click here for the full feature in the Ipswich Star.