Parkside Academy is an alternative provision academy in Ipswich, Suffolk, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 5 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 5 (places for 90)
- Headteacher
- Ms Kirsty Osborne (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Raedwald Trust
- Opened
- 1 May 2016
- Free school meals
- 80% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Suffolk
- School reference (URN)
- 142801
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Suffolk council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, January 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
291 Spring Road, Ipswich, IP4 5ND
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Copleston High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Sidegate Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Woodbridge Road Academy Special school · Ages 9–16 0.7 miles
By need in Suffolk: Autism (19) · Moderate learning (19) · Speech and language (17) · Severe learning (13) · Hearing (8) · SEMH (6) · PMLD (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Physical (5) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (3)
Questions about Parkside Academy
How do I get a place at Parkside Academy?
Places at Parkside Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Suffolk council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Parkside Academy take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Parkside Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Parkside Academy?
291 Spring Road, Ipswich, IP4 5ND, in Suffolk.
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