The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.6 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.6
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
29% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 534
- Capacity
- 68%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mr Dan Browning (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Woolverstone Hall, Suffolk, IP9 1AZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ipswich High School?
Ipswich High School currently has 534 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ipswich High School take?
Ipswich High School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Ipswich High School?
Ipswich High School is in IP9 1AZ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ipswich High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ipswich High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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