New Skill Centre
Ipswich, Suffolk, East of England · IP3 9QR
Tucked away in Ipswich, New Skill Centre is a small independent school with around 60 pupils, taking children from the age of 11 and operating an 11+ entry route. Mixed and non-denominational, it is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and led by headteacher Mr Mark Winston. With so few pupils on roll, families can expect a markedly intimate setting rather than the bustle of a larger institution. The published attainment figures suggest the school may be working with pupils whose needs and starting points differ considerably from the national norm.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 60
- Location
- Ipswich, Suffolk, East of England
- Website
- https://nsc-sen-school.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Mark Winston
Latest results
Attainment 8
10.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The curriculum is built around GCSE qualifications. The school's average Attainment 8 score stands at 10.9, well below the national average of 46.9, and no pupils currently achieve grade 5 or above in both English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. Parents will want to discuss directly with the school how these results reflect its intake and what individual progress looks like for each child.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small independent school in Ipswich where the published headline results sit well below national averages; a setting best understood through a direct conversation with the school about its pupils and aims.
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New Skill Centre 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is New Skill Centre located?
New Skill Centre is located at Wolsey House, 2-5 The Drift, Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9QR.
What type of school is New Skill Centre?
New Skill Centre is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend New Skill Centre?
New Skill Centre has approximately 60 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.