Schools in Ipswich
89 schools with a Ipswich postal address: 63 primary, 13 secondary, 3 all-through, 2 sixth form / college, 1 nursery, plus 7 special. 7 are independent. 14 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (63)
- Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Bildeston Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Birchwood Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2022KS2 expected standard: 73% Oversubscribed
- Bosmere Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 30%
- Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Britannia Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Broke Hall Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 74%
- Bucklesham Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 71% Oversubscribed
- Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Castle Hill Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024
- Castle Hill Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Cedarwood Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Chelmondiston Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Claydon Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Cliff Lane Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 74%
- Clifford Community Primary School & NurseryState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Copdock Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50% Oversubscribed
- Creeting St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 86%
- Dale Hall Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2019KS2 expected standard: 67% Oversubscribed
- Elmsett Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Gorseland Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: expected standard· 2025KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Gusford Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 55%
- Halifax Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Handford Hall Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Heath Primary School, KesgraveState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 58% Oversubscribed
- Henley Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Hillside Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Holbrook Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 68% Oversubscribed
- Kersey Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Morland Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 36%
- Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Nacton Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Old Buckenham Hall SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–13Independent inspection
- Otley Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Ranelagh Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 23%
- Ravenswood Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Not yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 63%
- Rose Hill PrimaryState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 59%
- Rushmere Hall Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 59%
- Shotley Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 9%
- Sidegate Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 51%
- Somersham Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Springfield Infant School and NurseryState · Ages 3–7Report card: expected standard· 2026
- Springfield Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 49%
- Sprites Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Sproughton Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Improved significantly· 2025KS2 expected standard: 87% Oversubscribed
- St Helen's Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 53%
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, IpswichState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 87%
- St Margaret's CEVAP School, IpswichState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 63%
- St Mark's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 77%
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, IpswichState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 75% Oversubscribed
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, HadleighState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 46%
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, IpswichState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 47%
- St Pancras Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Stutton Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 43%
- The Beeches Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50%
- The Oaks Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67% Oversubscribed
- The Willows Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 35%
- Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Whitehouse Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 46%
- Witnesham Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 55%
Secondary schools (13)
- Chantry AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 33.9 Oversubscribed
- Claydon High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Report card: strong areas· 2025Attainment 8: 45.0 Oversubscribed
- Copleston High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 46.9 Oversubscribed
- Hadleigh High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024Attainment 8: 43.6
- Holbrook AcademyState · Ages 11–16Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 41.2
- Ipswich AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024Attainment 8: 37.6
- Kesgrave High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 49.7 Oversubscribed
- Northgate High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024Attainment 8: 50.6 Oversubscribed
- Ormiston Endeavour AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 42.8
- Royal Hospital SchoolIndependent · Ages 11–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 50.9
- St Alban's Catholic High SchoolState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2025Attainment 8: 46.9
- Stoke High School - Ormiston AcademyState · Ages 11–16Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 34.3
- Westbourne AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025Attainment 8: 39.7
All-through schools (3)
- Ipswich SchoolIndependent · Ages 0–18 · Church of EnglandIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 68.1
- Orwell Park SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–14Independent inspection
- St Joseph's CollegeIndependent · Ages 2–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 54.7
Sixth form / college schools (2)
- One Sixth Form CollegeState · Ages 16–19Not yet inspectedA-level average: C
- Suffolk New CollegeState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspection
Nursery schools (1)
- Highfield Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–5Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024
Special schools (7)
- Centre Academy East AngliaIndependent special · Ages 7–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 10.7
- New Skill CentreIndependent special · Ages 11–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 10.9
- Sir Bobby Robson SchoolState special · Ages 8–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 2.0
- Stone Lodge AcademyState special · Ages 5–16Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025Attainment 8: 0.4
- The Bridge SchoolState special · Ages 4–19Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Thomas Wolsey Ormiston AcademyState special · Ages 3–16Ofsted:Good· 2021KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Woodbridge Road AcademyState special · Ages 9–16Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 12.8
Nearby towns
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Ipswich may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data