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
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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.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
0 - 18
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1250
Pupils
1132
Boys
635
Girls
497
FSM %
Open date
1902-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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