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Ipswich sixth form schools offer a mix of independent and state options for students pursuing A-Level qualifications. Copleston High School leads among state sixth forms, while Ipswich School, Ipswich High School, and Royal Hospital School are top-ranked independent options for families considering private education. With 80% of sixth form providers rated Good or Outstanding compared to England's 90%, and 44% of students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level against the national average of 47%, Ipswich provides diverse pathways to university. Students across Ipswich town centre, Stoke Park, and Chantry benefit from established sixth form colleges and school-based provision. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.
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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 |
| #6 | St Joseph's College, Ipswich | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 0-18 years
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Royal Hospital School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | One Sixth Form College | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Northgate High School, Ipswich | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7.7/10Excellent |
| N/A | Ipswich Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Copleston High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #10 | St Alban's Catholic High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Ipswich High School | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | 6.5/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
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