Ipswich School
Ipswich School is an independent school in Ipswich for pupils aged 0 to 18. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 966 pupils on roll. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 70.0, and 91% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 0-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Henley Road Ipswich IP1 3SG |
| Phone | 01473408300 |
| Reference Number | 124881 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 966 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.66%
Girls: 42.34% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
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Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 91.1% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 96.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 44.53 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 45.14 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | A- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 38.2% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 7.6% of pupils at Ipswich School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.1% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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Springfield Infant School and Nursery
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1.05 miles |
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Highfield Nursery School
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1.13 miles |
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Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery
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1.2 miles |
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Sidegate Primary School
Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4JD |
1.24 miles |
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Castle Hill Infant School
Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD |
1.24 miles |
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Castle Hill Junior School
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1.24 miles |
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Hillside Primary School
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1.26 miles |
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St Pancras Catholic Primary School
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1.34 miles |
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
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1.39 miles |
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School
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1.44 miles |
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The Beeches Community Primary School
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1.5 miles |
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Marlow Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5JN |
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| Name | Distance |
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Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office
St Andrew House, Ipswich, IP4 1LJ |
0.73 miles |
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Redstone Hall School
11 Fore Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1JW |
0.74 miles |
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Woodbridge Road Academy
50 Russet Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2EB |
0.87 miles |
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Suffolk New College
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0.87 miles |
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Northgate High School
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1.34 miles |
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Westbourne Academy
Marlow Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5JN |
1.44 miles |
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PL |
1.48 miles |
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Stone Lodge Academy
Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HW |
1.51 miles |
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Ormiston Endeavour Academy
Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG |
1.54 miles |
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St Joseph's College
Belstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 9DR |
1.61 miles |
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Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG |
1.62 miles |
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Chantry Academy
Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR |
1.64 miles |
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Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HD |
1.93 miles |
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St Alban's Catholic High School
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2.06 miles |
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One Sixth Form College
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2.43 miles |
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Sir Bobby Robson School
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2.58 miles |
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The Bridge School
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2.6 miles |
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Belstead House Adult Education Centre
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, IP8 3NA |
2.7 miles |
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Ipswich Academy
Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0SP |
2.8 miles |
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New Skill Centre
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2.84 miles |
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How many pupils does Ipswich School have?
Ipswich School has 966 pupils on roll.
What age range does Ipswich School cover?
Ipswich School for pupils aged 0 to 18.
What are Ipswich School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 70.0, and 91% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Ipswich School?
Ipswich School is at Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG.
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