Centre Academy East Anglia
School summary
Centre Academy East Anglia is a small independent school in Ipswich, Suffolk, with around 82 pupils on roll since its founding in 1981. Its modest size sets it apart from larger independents, allowing for a closely held, individual approach to each child. The school is co-educational, takes pupils from age 11 and prepares them for GCSE. Led by Head of School Mrs Lisa Gilbert, it is inspected by the ISI. Families should be aware that day fees reach up to £39,000 a year, placing it at the upper end of the independent sector.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 16 January 2025
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications, with Spanish offered among the languages on the curriculum. The school's small roll means class sizes are likely to be intimate, which can suit pupils who benefit from close attention and a steady pace.
Languages
Head of school · Mrs Lisa Gilbert
Beyond the classroom
Sport features prominently, with rounders, football, cricket, athletics and swimming on offer. Horse-riding adds an unusual dimension not commonly found at schools of this scale.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1981
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £39,000
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.