The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 68.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
68.1
24.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
92%
49.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
7% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 0–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,132
- Capacity
- 91%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mr N Gregory (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
Henley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3SG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Primary · 714m away
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Primary · 760m away
Westbridge Academy
Academy · 788m away
West Lodge School
Independent · 885m away
Handford Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office
Miscellaneous · 1.2km away
Springfield Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Woodbridge Road Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ipswich School a selective school?
Yes. Ipswich School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Ipswich School?
Ipswich School currently has 1,132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ipswich School take?
Ipswich School caters for pupils aged 0 to 18.
Where is Ipswich School?
Ipswich School is in Ipswich, IP1 3SG, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ipswich School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ipswich School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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