Open Other Secondary Mixed

Chantry Academy

Mallard Way, Ipswich, IP2 9LR
Part of: THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED (Multi-academy trust)
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Chantry Academy
Ipswich, IP2 9LR
984 Pupils
1,020 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
37.30% FSM %
500 Boys
484 Girls
About Chantry Academy

Chantry Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ipswich, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 984 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,020. Current headteacher: Jeremy Rowe.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Ipswich
Parliamentary Constituency Ipswich
Ward Gipping
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
Opened 01-02-2013
UKPRN 10037853
URN 138373
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Iain Dunnett Chair of Local Governing Body 19/09/2024 18/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Claire Brickley Local Governor 01/09/2018 01/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tony Casement Local Governor 11/06/2024 11/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Roomi Chowdhury Local Governor 28/11/2022 01/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Iain Dunnett Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Roland Fothergill Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Colin Kreidewolf Local Governor 27/04/2024 27/04/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sue McCardle Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Daisy Robinson Local Governor 01/05/2024 01/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stephen Skeet Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stephen Skeet Local Governor 24/11/2025 24/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chantry Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Chantry Academy has 984 pupils, with a capacity of 1,020.
Chantry Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Chantry Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Chantry Academy is Mr Jeremy Rowe.
Chantry Academy is at Mallard Way, Ipswich, IP2 9LR, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Chantry Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Jeremy Rowe
Mallard Way, Ipswich, IP2 9LR
01473687181
www.chantryacademy.org
Location
IP2 9LR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138373
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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