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Hadleigh High School

Highlands Road, Ipswich, IP7 5HU
Part of: HADLEIGH HIGH SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Hadleigh High School
Ipswich, IP7 5HU
731 Pupils
870 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
22.10% FSM %
364 Boys
367 Girls
About Hadleigh High School

Hadleigh 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 731 pupils on roll. School capacity: 870. Current headteacher: Nicola Shingleton.

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 Babergh
Parliamentary Constituency South Suffolk
Ward Hadleigh South
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 Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-07-2011
UKPRN 10034182
URN 136918
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Richard Harrison Chair of Local Governing Body 13/02/2025 12/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanne Hipkins Chair of Local Governing Body 08/07/2021 30/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Roger Bannister Local Governor 29/01/2026 28/01/2030 Appointed by trustees
Miss Natalie Beer Local Governor 30/06/2025 29/06/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Honor Grainger Local Governor 29/01/2026 28/01/2030 Appointed by trustees
Mr Tony Green Local Governor 26/01/2026 25/01/2030 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Richard Harrison Local Governor 13/02/2025 30/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kelly McGrath Local Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Beth Pratt Local Governor 07/07/2025 06/07/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Wilson-Downes Local Governor 21/10/2021 20/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Wilson-Downes Local Governor 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Vicky Wright Local Governor 26/09/2022 25/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh
0.39 km • Ipswich
Other
Hadleigh Community Primary School
0.58 km • Hadleigh
Other
Beaumont Community Primary School
1.18 km • Hadleigh
Other
Kersey Church of England Primary School
3.59 km • Ipswich
Other
Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
4.09 km • Ipswich
Other
Acorn Cottage The Lodge
4.81 km • Ipswich
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Hadleigh High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Hadleigh High School has 731 pupils, with a capacity of 870.
Hadleigh High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Hadleigh High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Hadleigh High School is Mrs Nicola Shingleton.
Hadleigh High School is at Highlands Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5HU, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Hadleigh High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hadleigh High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Shingleton
Highlands Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5HU
01473823496
www.hadleighhigh.net/
Location
IP7 5HU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136918
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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