Ipswich High School
· IP9 1AZ
AAB+ A-level
10%
9–7 GCSE
44.5%
Day fees
£24k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Ipswich High School is a forward-looking independent all-through day and boarding school set on an impressive 87-acre campus in rural Suffolk. With around 539 pupils from age 3–18, it offers small class sizes and an unusually rich co-curricular programme (300+ clubs and activities embedded in the school day) under the philosophy 'Foundations to Flourish'. The school has only recently transitioned under new leadership and has not yet been inspected by Ofsted, making it a relatively emerging player in the independent sector despite strong self-reported academic outcomes.
- →Exceptional breadth of co-curricular enrichment (300+ activities) embedded in the school timetable rather than bolt-on
- →Award-winning 'boutique' boarding houses with small cohorts and high-quality facilities in a stunning riverside setting
- →All-through education from nursery to sixth form with continuity of pastoral care and community
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a holistic, activity-rich environment and value co-curricular depth over narrow academic specialisation; families seeking boarding as a genuine home-away-from-home rather than a purely academic appendage.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Woolverstone Hall, Ipswich, Suffolk
IP9 1AZ
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Ipswich High School?
Day fees at Ipswich High School are approximately £24,009 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Ipswich High School?
Ipswich High School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Ipswich High School's exam results?
At Ipswich High School, 10% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 44.5% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Ipswich High School a boarding school?
Ipswich High School offers boarding as well as day places.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Exceptional co-curricular breadth and integration into school day
✓Genuinely caring, relationship-focused pastoral approach with small classes
✓Boarding as authentic community experience rather than purely academic add-on
✓Beautiful 87-acre campus and modern facilities
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; limited track record as independent school relative to longer-established competitors
!Geographic isolation in rural Suffolk may limit access to some families
!Annual day fees not publicly stated, limiting fee transparency compared to peers