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First Base Ipswich Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

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First Base Ipswich Academy is located in Ipswich, Suffolk, East of England, IP3 0EW.

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First Base Ipswich Academy serves students aged 3 to 8.

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About First Base Ipswich Academy

First Base Ipswich Academy is a primary alternative provision school in Ipswich, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this alternative provision school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

The school has a teacher turnover rate of 58.3%, 0% of pupils eligible for free school meals.

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OfstedOutstanding · 2022

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OutstandingInspected May 2022

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Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

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Special schools serve pupils with specific needs and follow adapted curricula. Standard exam metrics like Attainment 8 may not reflect the school's educational quality or the progress pupils actually make.

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

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Ages: 3–8
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Sixth form: No (to 16)

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Staff and Finance at First Base Ipswich Academy

The teacher turnover rate at First Base Ipswich Academy is 58.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at First Base Ipswich Academy

0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

First Base Ipswich Academy Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

First Base Ipswich Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, First Base Ipswich Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).

An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While First Base Ipswich Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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