St Christopher's Academy is an alternative provision academy in Ipswich, Suffolk, for children and young people aged 7 to 16.
- Ages 7–16
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 7 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Kingsford-Bere (HeadTeacher)
- Part of
- Raedwald Trust
- Opened
- 1 December 2017
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Suffolk
- School reference (URN)
- 143490
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, June 2013; school remains Good (May 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, May 2022).
Contact and getting there
St Christopher's Hall, Renfrew Road, Ipswich, IP4 3HG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Rushmere Hall Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.1 miles
- Sidegate Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Parkside Academy Alternative provision · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 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 St Christopher's Academy
How do I get a place at St Christopher's Academy?
Places at St Christopher's 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 St Christopher's Academy take?
Aged 7 to 16, boys and girls.
What is St Christopher's Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2022 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 St Christopher's Academy?
St Christopher's Hall, Renfrew Road, Ipswich, IP4 3HG, in Suffolk.
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