Alderwood Academy is an alternative provision academy in Ipswich, Suffolk, for children and young people aged 8 to 14.
- Ages 8–14
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 8 to 14
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Baker
- Part of
- Raedwald Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2017
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Suffolk
- School reference (URN)
- 144879
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
Report card, April 2026: Strong standard in 3 of 6 areas
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, February 2022).
Contact and getting there
Raeburn Road, Ipswich, IP3 0EW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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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 Alderwood Academy
How do I get a place at Alderwood Academy?
Places at Alderwood 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 Alderwood Academy take?
Aged 8 to 14, boys and girls.
What is Alderwood Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in April 2026 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 Alderwood Academy?
Raeburn Road, Ipswich, IP3 0EW, in Suffolk.
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