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Ipswich secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 43, above the England average of 41, 92% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. Kesgrave High School leads among state secondary schools with strong GCSE results, while Ipswich School, Royal Hospital School, and Ipswich High School are top-ranked independent options. With 17 schools serving the area, families across Stoke, Chantry, Kesgrave, and Woodbridge have access to both comprehensive and independent education. The town benefits from its position in Suffolk's county town, offering diverse pathways for students across the wider Ipswich built-up area. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ipswich School | Independent | All-through | 0-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | 9.3/10Elite |
| #10 | St Joseph's College, Ipswich | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #15 | Chantry Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 0-18 years
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Claydon High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Hadleigh High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Royal Hospital School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #13 | Holbrook Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Kesgrave High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Thetford Grammar School | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | 6.4/10Developing |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Westbourne Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 1/10Rebuilding |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Northgate High School, Ipswich | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7.7/10Excellent |
| #14 | Ormiston Endeavour Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #16 | Ipswich Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St Alban's Catholic High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #8 | Copleston High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Ipswich High School | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | 6.5/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
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