Ipswich School
URN: 124881 • Ipswich IP1 3SG
Overview
- Name
- Ipswich School
- URN
- 124881
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- N Gregory (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01473408300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Henley Road, Ipswich IP1 3SG
Summary
Ipswich School is a mixed independent school located in Ipswich, Suffolk, accommodating 1,132 pupils with a capacity of 1,250. The school has earned a strong academic reputation, consistently ranking as Suffolk's top independent school in the Sunday Times Schools Guide for the past eight years. It offers a broad and challenging curriculum designed to inspire students to explore their passions and develop critical skills such as collaboration, communication, and creativity.
The school prioritises a supportive pastoral system and has received recognition for its wellbeing provision, which has been shortlisted for national awards. Ipswich School also provides a wide range of co-curricular activities, ensuring that students have a well-rounded educational experience beyond the classroom.
In addition to day schooling, Ipswich School offers full and weekly boarding options, catering to families from various regions, including Colchester and North Essex. The school is committed to fostering a strong sense of self-worth and knowledge among its pupils, preparing them for their future endeavours.
The school prioritises a supportive pastoral system and has received recognition for its wellbeing provision, which has been shortlisted for national awards. Ipswich School also provides a wide range of co-curricular activities, ensuring that students have a well-rounded educational experience beyond the classroom.
In addition to day schooling, Ipswich School offers full and weekly boarding options, catering to families from various regions, including Colchester and North Essex. The school is committed to fostering a strong sense of self-worth and knowledge among its pupils, preparing them for their future endeavours.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Apply Online (sen)
- Senior School (sen)
- Ipswich School Lectures (sen)
- Lower School (Years 7 & 8) (sen)
- Middle School (Years 9 – 11) (sen)
- Senior School Day in the Life (sen)
- Virtual Tour (sen)
- Senior School Admissions (sen)
- Senior Curriculum (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- First Base Ipswich Academy (72.7)
- First Base, Ipswich (72.7)
- Parkside Pupil Referral Unit (60.2)
- University of Suffolk (60.2)
- Westbridge Pupil Referral Unit (60.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1132 | 635 | 497 | 1250 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1110 | 633 | 477 | 1250 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1120 | 681 | 439 | 1250 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1120 | 681 | 439 | 1121 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1119 | 670 | 449 | 1121 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1069 | 645 | 424 | 1121 | 0.00 |
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