Best ever GCSE results at Ipswich Academy
Results for students achieving between a grade 9 and 4 in English and Maths is 56%, up 12% on 2018. 19 students achieved the top grade 9 across a host of subjects including English, maths, languages, art and science.
Helen Winn, Principal at Ipswich Academy says:
“Ipswich Academy is incredibly proud of its year 11 students today. We have never had better results in the history of the school and it rounds off what has been an absolutely brilliant year for Ipswich Academy. All our staff work exceptionally hard to narrow the gap for disadvantaged children and these results are evidence that it’s paying off.”
Ipswich Academy achieved an Ofsted Good rating this year with Outstanding for leadership and management for the first time, making it one of the best in town.
The Ofsted report recognised that Helen and the other 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 at Ipswich Academy, an achievement that has led to the school being oversubscribed for places in September 2019.
Ipswich Academy featured in Ipswich Star
There was great coverage of our academy and Helen Winn the Ipswich Star. You can read the article here.
Ipswich Academy Principal hailed as Educational Leader of the Year at Suffolk County Council Raising the Bar Awards
Paradigm Trust is pleased to announce Helen Winn, Principal of Ipswich Academy, has won the Educational Leader and Setting of the Year Award at this year’s Suffolk County Council Raising the Bar Awards.
Helen was nominated for her unrivalled contribution to teaching and learning confirmed by achieving an Ofsted Good rating this year with Outstanding for leadership and management for the first time in the school’s history, making it one of the best in town.
The report recognised that Helen and the other 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 at Ipswich Academy, an achievement that has led to the school being oversubscribed for September 2019.
Helen Winn said: “I am thrilled to have won this award and want to pass on the credit to my amazing team and community, including the pupils, staff, parents and directors who have worked so incredibly hard to get us here.”
Raising the Bar was set up by Suffolk County Council with the aim of improving levels of educational attainment across the county, and ensuring every child in Suffolk can achieve their full potential. The awards are designed to share best practice and highlight excellence across the education sector, rewarding those who have made an outstanding contribution to the furthering of this goal.
The winners were announced at a special celebration event in Ipswich’s Wherstead Park.
Vacancies for teaching staff
Paradigm Trust is seeking applications from suitable qualified candidates for the following roles:
- Art Teacher (Ipswich Academy)
- PE Teacher ( Ipswich Academy and Piper’s Vale)
- Lead Teacher/s (Ipswich Academy)
Full details of these roles can be viewed on our careers page:
Current Vacancies
Vacancy: Lead Science Technician
Lead Science Technician – closing date 25th April
We require a full-time Lead Science Technician, to start as soon as possible at Ipswich Academy.
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- the advertisement
- the job description and person specification
- the application form
- the employment monitoring form.
Please return all completed applications to hr@paradigmtrust.org.
Ofsted success celebrated on BBC Radio Suffolk
Our Principal Helen Winn was recently interviewed on BBC Radio Suffolk. You can hear the interview by clicking on the link below.
Ipswich Star feature
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Minimum £53,000 boost to schools in Ipswich Opportunity Area
Careers Leader vacancy – closing date Friday 20th July at 3pm
Ipswich Academy is looking for a committed, talented and creative careers leader to develop and implement a first class careers service to Ipswich Academy’s and the Trust’s pupils.
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- the advertisement
- the job description and person specification
- the application form
- the employment monitoring form.
Please return all completed applications to hr@paradigmtrust.org.