Copleston High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Copleston High School
Address: Copleston Road
Town/City: Ipswich
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP4 5HD
Telephone Number: 01473 277240
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Oxlip Learning Partnership
Sponsor: Oxlip Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Andrew Green
Capacity: 1780
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1930 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 108% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.5%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 136827
DfE Number: 935/4092
UKPRN: 10034090
UPRN: 100091506439
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Ipswich (E07000202)
Constituency: Ipswich (E14001302)
Electoral Ward: St John's (E05007126)

Easting & Northing: 619087E, 244391N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 3' 18.72" N 1° 11' 39.46" E
Plus Code: 9F43354V+3P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Sarah Anderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 April 2026.
  • Mr Khawar Asif - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 July 2030.
  • Mrs Meral Bence - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 October 2026.
  • Mr Joe Bowen - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 June 2026.
  • Mrs Heather Bush - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 October 2026.
  • Mr Andrew Green - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Haifa Irshad - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 October 2028.
  • Mr Steve Lloyd - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Mrs Kathy Ramsden - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Amanda Sandilands - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 October 2026.
  • Mr Robert Sherington - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 March 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 March 2029.