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Holbrook Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Holbrook Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 593 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

593

Pupils

600

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Holbrook Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Holbrook Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Holbrook Academy — School Information

Full address
Ipswich Road, Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2QX
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.8% of pupils
DfE URN
137208

Other Secondary Schools in Ipswich

If Holbrook Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Holbrook Academy

Is Holbrook Academy oversubscribed?

Holbrook Academy is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Holbrook Academy?

Admission to Holbrook Academy is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Holbrook Academy cover?

Holbrook Academy is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Holbrook Academy?

Holbrook Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.