Open Other Secondary Mixed

Copleston High School

Copleston Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HD
Part of: GIPPESWYK COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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Copleston High School
Ipswich, IP4 5HD
1,937 Pupils
1,780 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
18.10% FSM %
1,021 Boys
916 Girls
About Copleston High School

Copleston High School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,937 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,780. Current headteacher: Andrew Green.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Suffolk or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Ipswich
Parliamentary Constituency Ipswich
Ward St John's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor OXLIP LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-07-2011
UKPRN 10034090
URN 136827
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Robert Sherington Chair of Local Governing Body 02/03/2021 01/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Anderson Local Governor 07/11/2018 06/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Khawar Asif Local Governor 19/07/2022 18/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Meral Bence Local Governor 19/10/2022 18/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Joe Bowen Local Governor 24/03/2023 23/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Heather Bush Local Governor 19/10/2022 18/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Green Local Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Haifa Irshad Local Governor 16/10/2024 15/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Steve Lloyd Local Governor 21/11/2022 20/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kathy Ramsden Local Governor 02/03/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amanda Sandilands Local Governor 19/10/2022 18/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Britannia Primary School and Nursery
0.25 km • Ipswich
Other
Parkside Academy
0.73 km • Ipswich
Other
Rose Hill Primary
0.98 km • Ipswich
Other
Broke Hall Community Primary School
1.01 km • Ipswich
Other
St Alban's Catholic High School
1.04 km • Ipswich
Other
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
1.16 km • Ipswich
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Copleston High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Copleston High School has 1,937 pupils, with a capacity of 1,780.
Copleston High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Copleston High School is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Copleston High School is Mr Andrew Green.
Copleston High School is at Copleston Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HD, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Copleston High School: Has a sixth form.
Copleston High School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Andrew Green
Copleston Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HD
01473277240
www.copleston.suffolk.sch.uk
Location
IP4 5HD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136827
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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