Chantry Academy
Mallard Way, Ipswich, IP2 9LROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chantry Academy is a secondary school in Ipswich for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 9th of 12 secondary schools in Ipswich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2024, report published 13 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Pupils at Chantry Academy make the school a welcoming and friendly place. The school plays an influential role within the local community and is rightly proud of its inclusive ethos. Adults have high expectations for what pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can achieve. The school equips all pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to lead happy, successful lives. The school's values of 'ready, respectful, safe' support these aspirations well. Pupils learn well. Typically, pupils behave well. They move around the school calmly and are polite and courteous to others. The recently raised expectations for behaviour and attendance mean that pupils understand the consequences of not following the rules. Pupils are safe in school. Their attendance has improved greatly and is now close to national average. Pupils do not always report bullying if it occurs. When they do, the school deals well with their concerns. Pupils benefit from the wide range of clubs and visits that are on offer. These include debating, chess and book clubs. There are numerous sporting and performing arts enrichment activities. Many older pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not attend regularly enough. They miss too much learning time and do not benefit from the pastoral support that the school provides. These pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school, with support from the trust, should implement the actions they have planned to continue to improve the attendance of these pupils.
- Some pupils and parents do not feel that the school deals with bullying quickly or effectively enough. As a result, some pupils choose not to report concerns that they have. The school is consequently unable to deal with worries and concerns when they arise. Leaders should ensure that they communicate clearly to pupils and parents how they resolve bullying concerns. They should continue to evaluate the impact of their actions.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
176 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,006 pupils on roll, with places for 1,020
Schools near Chantry Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 54.7 |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 34.3 |
| One Sixth Form College | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Ipswich School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 68.1 |
| Westbourne Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate | Attainment 8: 39.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Dean Rosembert
- Phone
- 01473687181
- Address
- Mallard Way, Ipswich, IP2 9LR
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 138373
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.