Open Other Secondary Mixed

Claydon High School

Church Lane, Ipswich, IP6 0EG
Part of: PENROSE LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Claydon High School
Ipswich, IP6 0EG
771 Pupils
675 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
19.60% FSM %
399 Boys
372 Girls
About Claydon High School

Claydon High School 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 771 pupils on roll. School capacity: 675. Current headteacher: Mark Ismay.

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 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Ward Claydon & Barham
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-06-2017
UKPRN 10063919
URN 144214
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Nigel Andrews Chair of Local Governing Body 07/07/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Shamaila Waddle Chair of Local Governing Body 17/07/2025 16/07/2029 Appointed by trustees
Diane Armstrong Local Governor 06/10/2021 05/10/2025 Elected by parents
Edward Brumhead Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Louise Hunwicke Local Governor 25/11/2025 24/11/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Mark Ismay Local Governor 01/01/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Petra Lahtinen-Kalsi Local Governor 13/10/2023 12/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Julie Nicholls Local Governor 20/09/2023 19/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Richard Pope Local Governor 18/12/2023 17/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Emily Ruegg Local Governor 13/07/2023 12/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Beth Smith Local Governor 21/03/2023 20/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Edward Voller Local Governor 06/06/2022 05/06/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Claydon Primary School
0.2 km • Ipswich
Other
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
2.8 km • Ipswich
Other
Ormiston Endeavour Academy
2.82 km • Ipswich
Other
The Beeches Community Primary School
2.95 km • Ipswich
Other
Henley Primary School
3.17 km • Ipswich
Other
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
3.19 km • Ipswich
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Claydon High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Claydon High School has 771 pupils, with a capacity of 675.
Claydon High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Claydon High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Claydon High School is Mr Mark Ismay.
Claydon High School is at Church Lane, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0EG, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Claydon High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Claydon High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark Ismay
Church Lane, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0EG
01473836110
www.claydonhigh.co.uk
Location
IP6 0EG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144214
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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