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Ipswich secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 43, above the England average of 41, with 92% of schools 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.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Meadows Montessori School | Independent | All-through | 3-16 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 3-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ipswich School | Independent | All-through | 0-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #10 | St Joseph's College, Ipswich | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #15 | Chantry Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Claydon High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Hadleigh High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Royal Hospital School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #13 | Holbrook Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Kesgrave High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Thetford Grammar School | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Westbourne Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Northgate High School, Ipswich | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #14 | Ormiston Endeavour Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #16 | Ipswich Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St Alban's Catholic High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #8 | Copleston High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Ipswich High School | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
