Ipswich High School
URN: 124888 • IP9 1AZ
Overview
- Name
- Ipswich High School
- URN
- 124888
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dan Browning (since 2023) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Daniel Browning, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01473780201
- Website
- Visit Ipswich High School website
- Address
-
Woolverstone Hall, IP9 1AZ
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Summary
Ipswich High School is an independent day and boarding school located in Woolverstone, Suffolk, catering to boys and girls aged 3 to 18. Set on an expansive 87-acre campus by the River Orwell, the school prides itself on providing a nurturing environment with small class sizes and dedicated teachers, fostering a love of learning among its 534 pupils.
The school’s ethos centres on holistic education, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to thrive in the 21st century. This is achieved through a balanced curriculum complemented by a robust co-curricular programme, offering over 300 clubs and activities designed to enhance personal development and community engagement.
Under the leadership of Head Mr Dan Browning, Ipswich High School focuses on building positive relationships within its community, ensuring that each pupil feels inspired, happy, and successful. With a commitment to exceptional academic outcomes, the school has a strong track record of achievement at both GCSE and A-Level, reflecting its dedication to high educational standards.
The school’s ethos centres on holistic education, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to thrive in the 21st century. This is achieved through a balanced curriculum complemented by a robust co-curricular programme, offering over 300 clubs and activities designed to enhance personal development and community engagement.
Under the leadership of Head Mr Dan Browning, Ipswich High School focuses on building positive relationships within its community, ensuring that each pupil feels inspired, happy, and successful. With a commitment to exceptional academic outcomes, the school has a strong track record of achievement at both GCSE and A-Level, reflecting its dedication to high educational standards.
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Nearby alternatives
- First Base Ipswich Academy (72.7)
- First Base, Ipswich (72.7)
- First Base (70.2)
- On Track Education Mildenhall (69.1)
- Churchill Special Free School (67.7)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 780
- Pupils
- 534
- Boys
- 205
- Girls
- 329
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 534 | 205 | 329 | 780 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 539 | 187 | 352 | 780 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 465 | 87 | 378 | 780 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 465 | 87 | 378 | 780 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 440 | 60 | 380 | 780 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 432 | 42 | 390 | 780 | 0.00 |
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