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Ipswich dad, 54, matches son's GCSE grade after returning to college
Simon Finbow, 54, from Ipswich, achieved a grade six in GCSE English at Suffolk New College – the same grade his son Isaac achieved on the same results day.
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Suffolk New College offers a wide range of practical courses, apprenticeships and adult learning designed to build real skills and confidence across the county. With campuses in Ipswich, Leiston, Halesworth and Otley, and strong links to local employers, students gain the experience they need to progress into work, further study or a new career.
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How Ipswich and Suffolk's schools and colleges fared on GCSE results day
From record-breaking grades at the town's independent schools to rising English and maths passes at Suffolk New College, results day 2026 brought good news across the town.
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Maths and English GCSE passes rise at Suffolk New College
A total of 502 Suffolk New College learners achieved a grade 4 or above in maths or English this year, with maths passes up 13.7% on 2025.
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Sudan refugee passes GCSEs and dreams of the World Cup
Three years after fleeing war-torn Sudan for Ipswich, Nasser Hamid has passed his GCSEs, officiated a charity match at Portman Road, and is now eyeing a future in engineering – and, one day, the World Cup.
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Ipswich schools and colleges celebrate a strong set of results
From an Early Years T Level distinction to Cambridge offers and a degree apprenticeship at Sizewell C, students across Ipswich have marked results day with some standout achievements this year.
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Barnes Construction lays foundation for college apprentices with materials donation
Barnes Construction has donated £1,000 worth of blocks and timber to Suffolk New College's Suffolk Rural campus in Otley, giving apprentices access to industry-standard materials.
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Fashion show raises £5,500 for Cancer Support Suffolk
Former Ipswich Town manager George Burley walked the catwalk to help raise £5,500 for Cancer Support Suffolk, the charity that supported him through his own cancer battle.
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Siblings scoop awards at Suffolk New College ceremony
A brother and sister from Kenya were among 34 students celebrated at Suffolk New College's annual awards, hosted by former BBC Suffolk presenter Mark Murphy.
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Horses for courses: Suffolk equine centre marks 20 years
An equine centre that has trained more than 1,000 students since Princess Anne cut the ribbon in 2006 has celebrated its 20th anniversary, with alumni returning from careers spanning Newmarket, Australia and Argentina.
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How Jimmy's Farm is giving Ipswich students a start in media
A growing collaboration between Jimmy's Farm and Suffolk New College is giving local students hands-on experience in TV and media, with the attraction pledging at least three student-led projects every year.
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College students win top two in national massage competition
Two beauty therapy students from Suffolk New College have taken first and second place in a national massage skills competition, beating 15 rivals from colleges across the UK.
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Suffolk New College wins gold at Suffolk Show
Staff and students from Suffolk New College Rural Campus were “over the moon” after being awarded gold for their garden creation at the Suffolk Show on Wednesday, 27 May.