Admissions
The local academy committee (formerly known as the governing body) of Claydon High School is the admissions authority for the school. This means that it is the academy committee, or its admissions sub-committee, that will set and apply the admission criteria for the school.
The admissions policies for future years can be viewed by clicking on the following links:
The admissions policy pertaining to the 2025-2026 academic year can be viewed here.
Appeals Timetable 2026
Please visit www.suffolk.gov.uk/admissions for information about the appeals process and to download an appeal application form and guidance notes.
You have the right of appeal if your child has been refused a place at one of your preferred schools. You should submit your appeal application form to the Education Appeals Office (Statutory Appeals Office statutory.appealsoffice@suffolk.gov.uk) by the relevant dates below. Appeals received on or before the dates below will be heard within 40 school days. If they are received after these dates, they may be heard later.
Secondary Schools: You must submit your appeal form to the Education Appeals Office by Friday 27 March 2026
If you made a late application, your appeal should be heard within 40 school days from the deadline for lodging an appeal where possible, or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
Year 7 Admissions
The school participates in the Local Authority Co-ordinated Scheme.
All applications for September 2026 should be made to Suffolk County Council, as outlined in the Admissions to Schools in Suffolk” guide 2026-27. The school’s published admission number is 149.
All parents will be notified by Suffolk County Council on the outcome of their application after 1st March 2026.
Once your child has been offered a place at Claydon High School in Year 7 for September 2026, we will be in contact to begin the transition process ready for them to join us next academic year.
Advice and guidance from Suffolk Local Authority is available at www.suffolk.gov.uk/admissions.
In-Year Admissions
Enquiries for all in-year admissions, or to request an application form for entry into the school can be made direct to the school by contacting Mr M Ismay, Headteacher, at the address below:
Claydon High School
Church Lane
Claydon
Ipswich
IP6 0EG
Telephone | 01473 836110
Email | mismay@claydonhigh.com
Useful Links
Moving to a different school (in-year applications)
School Transport
Please visit www.suffolkonboard.com/schooltravel for all the latest information on school transport.
