Ipswich High School, Ipswich
Ipswich High School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Ipswich. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Ipswich High School in detail
Ipswich High School in its own words
In its own words: "With approximately 500 pupils, we are a small school with amazing facilities. We have small classes of hard-working pupils and inspirational teachers who help to instil a love of learning, the results of which are exceptional academic outcomes year on year."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, coding and Duke of Edinburgh.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Ipswich High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Ipswich High School are Orwell Park School (1.5 miles); Royal Hospital School (2.9 miles); St Joseph's College (3.9 miles, selective); and Ipswich School (4.6 miles, selective).
Orwell Park SchoolRoyal Hospital SchoolSt Joseph's CollegeIpswich School
Where pupils go next
Of the 35 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 77% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 9% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 182 pupils (35.4%) received SEN support and 4 (0.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ipswich High School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
30 April 2024
Regulatory Compliance
4 March 2020
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 March 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
21 March 2017
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Ipswich High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Ipswich High School
Outstanding GCSE Results 2026
20 Aug 2026
A-Level Results 2026
13 Aug 2026
Ipswich High School Pupils Take on World Challenge in Cambodia
12 Aug 2026
Two Ipswich High School Hockey Stars Selected for UK Lions Squad
12 Aug 2026
Lilly’s Work Experience at Pineapple Dance Studios
11 Aug 2026
IHS Impress at International Public Speaking Competition in London
8 Aug 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
514 pupils
780 places
266 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Ipswich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ipswich
Across Suffolk council
Places available
8,475
Applications
7,204
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All secondary applications across Suffolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
182
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
36.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
514
Total Pupils
204
Boys
310
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Ipswich High School
What are GCSE results like at Ipswich High School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Ipswich High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Ipswich High School last inspected?
Ipswich High School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
How many pupils go to Ipswich High School?
Ipswich High School has around 514 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Ipswich High School?
Ipswich High School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Ipswich High School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ipswich High School?
Ipswich High School is at Woolverstone Hall, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP9 1AZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)