Best 3 Secondary schools in Babergh – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Hadleigh High School (Secondary) in Ipswich; Holbrook Academy (Secondary) in Ipswich; East Bergholt High School (Secondary) in Colchester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hadleigh High School, Holbrook Academy and East Bergholt High School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Ipswich, Suffolk and Colchester. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Hadleigh High School), published Nov 2015. The most recent inspection on record is for Hadleigh High School (Nov 2015). average roll around ≈ 750, combined total ≈ 2,200, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–20–25%; all within the PENROSE LEARNING TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Hadleigh High School IP7 5HU	Holbrook Academy IP9 2QX	East Bergholt High School CO7 6RJ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5HU	Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2QX	Colchester CO7 6RJ
Latest Ofsted	2 19 Nov 2015	2 18 Nov 2015	2 30 Sep 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	870	600	930
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	PENROSE LEARNING TRUST	Suffolk (935)	PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
Website	www.hadleighhigh.net	holbrookacademy.org	www.ebhigh.org.uk
Telephone	01473823496	01473328317	01206298200
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hadleigh High School

IP7 5HU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Ipswich
Suffolk
IP7 5HU
Ofsted: 2 19 Nov 2015
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.hadleighhigh.net
Telephone: 01473823496

Holbrook Academy

IP9 2QX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2QX
Ofsted: 2 18 Nov 2015
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Suffolk (935)
Website: holbrookacademy.org
Telephone: 01473328317

East Bergholt High School

CO7 6RJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Colchester
CO7 6RJ
Ofsted: 2 30 Sep 2013
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.ebhigh.org.uk
Telephone: 01206298200

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.