Admissions

Ipswich Academy admits girls and boys of all backgrounds, aptitudes, abilities/disabilities and beliefs.

The academy does not have any religious affiliation.

Please note that, if you are the parent/carer of a child with an education, health and care plan applications for admission are enabled through Suffolk County Council’s Family Services Team.

Prospective Parents/Carers of current Year 6 pupils, please click here for information on the application process.

Parents/Carers of current secondary school pupils wishing to change schools, use this form.

See Suffolk County Council’s website for details of the relevant catchment area.

 

Download 2025-2026 Admission Arrangements

Download 2026-2027 Admission Arrangements

Download 2027-2028 Admission Arrangements

Admissions Policy

The outside of the school, with the logo and name on the wall

Action Required: Free School Meals Update

All Suffolk Paradigm academy families receiving Free School Meals must re-confirm eligibility before 1st September 2026 to avoid interruptions! All applications must be made online directly via Suffolk County Council (no paper forms).

If unconfirmed, FSM eligibility ends on 31/08/2026 and your child will not receive a FSM at the start of term.

https://ipswichacademy.paradigmtrust.org/news/free-school-meals/