Ipswich School, Ipswich
Ipswich School is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 18 in Ipswich. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ipswich School in detail
Ipswich School in its own words
In its own words: "These values shape every aspect of school life, from classroom learning to co-curricular experiences, ensuring pupils leave Ipswich School ready to thrive in a changing world."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball and hockey.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (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 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 School are St Joseph's College (1.6 miles, selective); Ipswich High School (4.6 miles); and Orwell Park School (5 miles).
Where pupils go next
Of the 145 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 73% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 16% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 73 pupils (7.6%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Entrance, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ipswich Prep School (adjacent), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ipswich School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 480 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32), as is usual near a town centre.
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
25 November 2025
Early Years Inspection
25 November 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
27 September 2022
Regulatory Compliance
18 April 2018
Integrated Inspection
18 November 2014
Integrated Inspection
7 May 2013
About
Ipswich School is a public school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£15,711 to £27,876
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£56,133
| Years 9 – 13 | £27,876 a year |
| Years 7 & 8 | £25,527 a year |
| Years 5 & 6 | £21,237 a year |
| Year 4 | £19,833 a year |
| Year 3 (including lunch) | £20,778 a year |
| Years 1 & 2 (including lunch) | £18,891 a year |
| Reception (including lunch) | £15,711 a year |
| Years 7 – 13 (boarding) | £56,133 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Suffolk - 3 schools' published fees side by side
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 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
Keep up with Ipswich School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Ipswich School.
- Wonderfully MADE710m away · Not yet graded
- Ipswich Tuition Centre750m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 11 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
77%
Available places
966 pupils
1,250 places
284 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
73
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
7.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
966
Total Pupils
557
Boys
409
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ipswich School
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Ipswich School
What are GCSE results like at Ipswich 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 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 School last inspected?
Ipswich School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.
How many pupils go to Ipswich School?
Ipswich School has around 966 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Ipswich School?
Ipswich 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.
Does Ipswich School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Ipswich School: Wonderfully MADE (710m away, registered, not yet graded) and Ipswich Tuition Centre (750m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Ipswich School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 11 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ipswich School?
Ipswich School is at Henley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3SG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)