Centre Academy East Anglia
Ipswich, Suffolk, East of England · IP7 7QR
Centre Academy East Anglia is a small independent school in Ipswich, Suffolk, with around 82 pupils, a scale that allows for close attention to each child. Founded in 1981 and led by Head of School Mrs Lisa Gilbert, it is inspected by the ISI and admits pupils at 11. Day fees reach up to £39,000 a year, placing it at the higher end for independent provision. The intimate roll and the school's profile suggest a setting built around individual support rather than large-cohort competition.
82
Pupils
£39,000
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 82
- Location
- Ipswich, Suffolk, East of England
- Website
- www.centreacademy.net
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head of school Mrs Lisa Gilbert
Latest results
Attainment 8
10.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
8%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school offers GCSE qualifications. Headline measures sit well below national benchmarks, with an average Attainment 8 of 10.7 against a national figure of 46.9, and 8% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. Read alongside the very small roll and the high level of individual provision implied by the fees, these figures point to a school working with pupils who may need a different kind of academic pathway. Spanish is offered as a modern language.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport ranges across rounders, football, cricket, athletics and swimming, with horse-riding adding an unusual dimension for a school of this size. The breadth gives pupils options beyond the standard team games.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1981
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £39,000
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 16 January 2025
The last word
A very small Ipswich independent whose strength lies in scale and individual attention rather than league-table results. Families should weigh the headline attainment data carefully against what they are seeking for their child.
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Centre Academy East Anglia 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Centre Academy East Anglia located?
Centre Academy East Anglia is located at Church Road, Brettenham, Ipswich, IP7 7QR.
What type of school is Centre Academy East Anglia?
Centre Academy East Anglia is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Centre Academy East Anglia?
Centre Academy East Anglia has approximately 82 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.