Woodbridge School, Woodbridge
Woodbridge School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Woodbridge. 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 March 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Woodbridge School in detail
Woodbridge School in its own words
In its own words: "With clear aims and values, we have the direction, inspiration and motivation to achieve great things - both individually and as an educational community. Woodbridge School’s aims and values are evident in everything we do and say, helping everyone at the School to become the best versions of themselves."
Coming up: an admissions event on Thursday 5 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Suffolk
Vision and values (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 Woodbridge School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 79 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 54% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 14% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 228 pupils (32.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Woodbridge Rail Station, about 940 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Marys (opposite), 330 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
3 March 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
28 March 2023
Regulatory Compliance
5 December 2018
Integrated
17 November 2015
About
Woodbridge School is a private day and boarding school in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, founded in 1577, for the poor of Woodbridge. It was later supported by the Seckford Foundation.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£15,732 to £26,775
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£45,432 to £49,626
| Pre-Prep Reception | £15,732 a year |
| Years 1-2 | £16,857 a year |
| Prep School Years 3-4 | £19,233 a year |
| Years 5-6 | £21,870 a year |
| Senior School Day: Years 7-8 | £24,741 a year |
| Day: Years 9-13 | £26,775 a year |
| Boarding Full Boarding Years 7-8 | £45,432 a year |
| Full Boarding Years 9-13 | £49,626 a year |
| Full Boarding (Non UK or Non EU resident): | £49,626 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
No
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 Woodbridge 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 1 nearby all-through school
Latest from Woodbridge School
Hockey Roundup - Sep 2026
2 Oct 2026
Classics Trip to Hadrian’s Wall 2026
1 Oct 2026
A Level Drama and Theatre Students Enjoy Theatre Trip to London - Sep 2026
1 Oct 2026
BT Insight Day - Sep 2026
1 Oct 2026
Fast and Furious Matches for Girls’ Hockey - Sep 2026
25 Sep 2026
Celebrating Success Across the School
24 Sep 2026
From Woodbridge School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Woodbridge School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Woodbridge School.
- School's Out Activities At Woodbridge Prep School710m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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
73%
Available places
710 pupils
974 places
264 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Woodbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Woodbridge
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
228
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
32.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
710
Total Pupils
354
Boys
356
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Woodbridge School
What are GCSE results like at Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Woodbridge School last inspected?
Woodbridge School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
How many pupils go to Woodbridge School?
Woodbridge School has around 710 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Woodbridge School?
Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Woodbridge School: School's Out Activities At Woodbridge Prep School (710m 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 Woodbridge School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Woodbridge School?
Woodbridge School is at Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)