Holbrook Academy
School Name: Holbrook Academy Address: Ipswich Road, Holbrook Town/City: Ipswich County: SUFFOLK Postcode: IP9 2QX Telephone Number: 01473 328317 Website: http://holbrookacademy.org/
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2011 Trust: East Anglian Schools Trust Ltd Sponsor: East Anglian Schools Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Elliott
Capacity: 600
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 584 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.6%
URN: 137208
DfE Number: 935/4098
UKPRN: 10034130
UPRN: 200004231900
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Babergh (E07000200)
Constituency: South Suffolk (E14001494)
Electoral Ward: Stour (E05012584)
Easting & Northing: 616843E, 236981N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 59' 22.42" N 1° 9' 24.94" E
Plus Code: 9F33X5Q4+RQ
DfE Record: View record
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- Amy Butler - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2028.
- Helen Butler - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 April 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
- Douglas Cook - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
- Nicola Cordle - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
- Claire Elliott - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Ms Jaime Hawkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
- Mr Matthew Le Marrec - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
- Charlotte Norman - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 June 2027.
- Laura Parker - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 October 2025.
- Peter Sago - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 June 2027.
- Martin Slattery - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2013 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
- Dan Thomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 January 2026.
- Christina Wise - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2025.