First Base Ipswich Academy
Alternative provision school in Ipswich, Suffolk. Report card, May 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 12 May 2026, report published 21 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around May 2030
The last inspection was in May 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby alternative provision
- Under 0.1 milesAlderwood Academy
Report card, Apr 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected
- 1.7 milesParkside Academy
Good (Jan 2024)
- 2.3 milesWestbridge Academy
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (Apr 2024)
- 2.6 milesSt Christopher's Academy
Report card, Jun 2026: 4 strong, 2 expected
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.