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  • St Alban's Catholic High School
  • Northgate High School, Ipswich
  • Thetford Grammar School
  • St Joseph's College, Ipswich
  • Kesgrave High School
  • Copleston High School
  • Royal Hospital School
  • Ipswich High School
  • Ipswich School
  • Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
  • Ipswich Academy
  • Chantry Academy
  • Ormiston Endeavour Academy
  • Holbrook Academy
  • Westbourne Academy
  • Claydon High School
  • Hadleigh High School
  • The Meadows Montessori School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Ipswich Area

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 18 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.

Key Performance Metrics for Ipswich
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Ipswich25%
vs
England54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Ipswich42.6
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Ipswich9%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Ipswich3.6
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Ipswich92%
vs
England86%
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Ipswich
25%vsEngland
54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Ipswich
42.6vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Ipswich
9%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Ipswich
3.6vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Ipswich
92%vsEngland
86%
Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6IPSWICH
#1,534England

St Alban's Catholic High School

Digby Road, Ipswich, IP4 3NJ
Suffolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,016 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School172 offers / 431 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7IPSWICH
#1,645England

Northgate High School, Ipswich

Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, IP4 3DL
Suffolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,708 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School240 offers / 705 applications
Subscription: 2.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#4IPSWICH
#1,421England

Thetford Grammar School

Bridge ST, Thetford, Ipswich, IP24 3AF
Norfolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
201 pupils
Mixed
3-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
Independent · All-through
#10IPSWICH
#2,376England

St Joseph's College, Ipswich

Belstead Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP2 9DR
Suffolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
594 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5IPSWICH
#1,482England

Kesgrave High School

Main Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2PB
Suffolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,841 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School303 offers / 505 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8IPSWICH
#1,683England

Copleston High School

Copleston Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HD
Suffolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,936 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School315 offers / 685 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#2IPSWICH
#407England

Royal Hospital School

Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2RX
Suffolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
611 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · All-through
#3IPSWICH
#842England

Ipswich High School

Woolverstone Hall, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP9 1AZ
Suffolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
539 pupils
Mixed
3-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
Independent · All-through
#1IPSWICH
#226England

Ipswich School

Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG
Suffolk council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,110 pupils
Mixed
0-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details

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Neighbourhoods in Ipswich

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AThe Meadows Montessori SchoolIndependentAll-through3-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
The Meadows Montessori School

Independent • All-through • 3-16 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10St Joseph's College, IpswichIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#1Ipswich SchoolIndependentAll-through0-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
#15Chantry AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Joseph's College, Ipswich

Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Ipswich School

Independent • All-through • 0-18 years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Chantry Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#15
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Claydon High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Claydon High School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#11
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Hadleigh High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Hadleigh High School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Royal Hospital SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#13Holbrook AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Royal Hospital School

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Holbrook Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#13
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Kesgrave High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Kesgrave High School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Stoke High School - Ormiston AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#17
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Thetford Grammar SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Thetford Grammar School

Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Westbourne AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Westbourne Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#12
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Northgate High School, IpswichStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#16Ipswich AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#14Ormiston Endeavour AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Northgate High School, Ipswich

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Ipswich Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#16
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Ormiston Endeavour Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#14
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6St Alban's Catholic High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#8Copleston High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Alban's Catholic High School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Copleston High School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Ipswich High SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Ipswich High School

Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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