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Ipswich school celebrates consistent high progress over eight years

Copleston High School in Ipswich has achieved consistently high Progress 8 scores for the past eight years, according to Principal Andy Green.

Pupils doing science at Copleston High School
Copleston High School has achieved consistently high Progress 8 results over the last eight years(Copleston High School)

The big picture: Progress 8 measures how much students improve compared to their predicted grades. A score above 0 indicates students are performing better than expected.

  • Since 2017, excluding pandemic years, Copleston has scored above 0.36.

  • In 2023, the school reached a score of 0.56.

  • This means students averaged more than half a grade above predictions.

What they're saying: "To achieve this consistently over such a long period of time is testament to the superb staff, students and supportive parents that have helped to embed a culture of sustained success," Green said.

Andy Green, Principal of Copleston High School
Andy Green, Principal of Copleston High School(Copleston High School)

"By the time they leave Copleston, you get the best version of your 16-year-old," one parent said, praising the school's impact on their child.

By the numbers:

  • Over 30 students have secured scholarships to American universities.

  • The school's elite basketball academy ranks in the top 3 in the UK.

Beyond academics: Copleston also offers a range of extracurricular activities:

  • Performing arts: Recent productions include Beauty and the Beast.

  • Duke of Edinburgh award: Students achieved bronze, silver and gold awards last year.

The bottom line: While test scores tell part of the story, Copleston's commitment to both academic and personal growth appears to be preparing students for success beyond the classroom.

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