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Ipswich High School

Suffolk, East of England · IP9 1AZ

Founded in 1878, Ipswich High School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school in Suffolk, taking pupils from age 3 through to 18. With around 526 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly eight to one, it offers an unusually small-group feel for a medium-sized school. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it good in its most recent inspection, with pupils' personal development judged excellent and all compliance standards met. The school provides for a notably high proportion of pupils on SEN support, at over a quarter of the roll, suggesting a setting attentive to a range of learning needs.

526

Pupils

good

ISI

£23,310

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 3-18
Pupils: 526
Pupil:teacher ratio: 8
Location: Suffolk, East of England
Website: www.ipswichhighschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01473 780 201

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Dan Browning

Latest results

Attainment 8

48.6

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

48%

A-level A*-A

28%

A-level A*-B

63%

Teaching & academics

At GCSE, the school's average Attainment 8 score of 48.6 sits a little above the national average of 46.9, and 48% of grades fall in the 9-7 range. The published figure of 0% achieving grade 5+ in English and Maths combined is striking against a national average of 47% and is worth discussing directly with the school. In the sixth form, which is small at 65 pupils, 28% of A-level results reach A*-A and 63% reach A*-B, with Psychology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Business Studies and Biology among the most popular choices. Pupils can also pursue the EPQ alongside their A-levels.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 65

Popular A-level subjects

PsychologyMathematicsChemistryBusiness StudiesBiology

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 28.28%
EHC plans: 0.56%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicDanceDramaMusicSports

Popular GCSE subjects

Religious StudiesPhysicsPhysical EducationMusicLatinGeographyEnglish LiteratureEnglish LanguageDramaDanceFood TechnologyComputer StudiesChemistryBiologyArt & Design

Sport

Main sports

RugbyFootballCricket

Beyond the classroom

Rugby, football and cricket lead the sporting programme, while a broad creative streak runs through subjects such as Dance, Drama, Music and Art at GCSE. Scholarships are available across academic, dance, drama, music and sports strands, giving talented pupils routes to recognition.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1878
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Pupils are permitted to bring mobile phones and digital devices to school, but their use is subject to rules appropriate for each year group together with rules for the responsible use of mobile phones.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £14,745 - £23,310
Boarding fees (per year): £38,784 - £50,859

Inspection reports

ISI rating: good
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 30 April 2024

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The last word

A small, all-through independent with strong pastoral marks and generous staffing. Parents will want to ask the school directly about its headline GCSE English and Maths figure before applying.

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