Ipswich School

Independent

National rank

116

126

Rank last year

84.4%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

67.7%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Nick Gregory

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

877 (11-18)

Head teacher

Nick Gregory

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

877 (11-18)

Head teacher

Nick Gregory

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

877 (11-18)

UK day fees per term*

£7,367-£8,044 (13-18)

UK boarding fees per term*

£15,511-£17,168 (13-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 99

GCSE 2024 rank: 137

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2022
Verdict
Excellent
“The school aims to provide an environment in which pupils feel safe and confident and where they can develop their personal interests. The school also seeks to enable pupils to understand their place in the world and to encourage in them a spirit of service ... Pupils demonstrate high levels of academic achievement and are extremely successful in their activities beyond the classroom … Pupils develop excellent levels of self-confidence and self-esteem which help them to become effective decision-makers … They display a clear commitment to serving the wider community … and make many valuable contributions to school life through their keen interest and enthusiasm for taking part in academic and social societies.”
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About the school

  • Ipswich School aims to imbue its students with a “body of knowledge, a portfolio of skills and a strong sense of self-worth and self-knowledge”. 
  • Professional coaches train the school’s sports teams, and there are numerous musical ensembles in which more than half of pupils take part.
  • Other groups and societies include those focusing on meditation, Mandarin and indoor climbing. 
  • Community service and volunteering is encouraged, and students have recently raised funds for a partner school in Ukraine.
  • Scholarships range in value from 5 per cent to 50 per cent of day fees, and means-tested bursaries worth up to 100 per cent of fees are available.
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