Woodbridge School
Woodbridge, Suffolk, East of England · IP12 4JH
Tracing its roots to 1500, Woodbridge School is a Church of England independent school in Suffolk that takes pupils from age four right through to eighteen, with boarding available alongside day places. With around 530 pupils, a sixth form of 141 and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 11, classes are kept small and the atmosphere intimate. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development in its most recent inspection, and found all compliance standards met. Around 11 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, and the school's mixed, all-through structure suits families looking for continuity from the early years to A-level.
530
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£25,515
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Pupils
- 530
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 11
- Location
- Woodbridge, Suffolk, East of England
- Website
- http://www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01394 615002
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Shona Norman
Latest results
Attainment 8
40.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
60%
A-level A*-A
52%
A-level A*-B
73%
Teaching & academics
At A-level, just over half of entries reach A*-A and 73 per cent A*-B, with maths and the sciences proving particularly popular alongside humanities and subjects such as economics and psychology. At GCSE, 60 per cent of grades fall in the 9-7 range, though the headline Attainment 8 figure of 40.4 sits below the national average of 46.9. The curriculum is broad, offering languages including French, Spanish and Chinese, less common options such as Latin and statistics, and the EPQ for older pupils.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 141
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 11.23%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is well established, with rugby, netball, hockey, cricket, tennis and squash all on offer. Scholarships extend beyond the academic to music, sport, drama and art, and notably chess, reflecting the breadth of pursuits the school values.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1500
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Students in years 7 – 11 may have their mobile phone on their person, however they must be switched off. Students in years 12 -13 may have their mobile phone on their person, however they must also be switched off. Exception in sixth form centre where restrictions are relaxed. BYOD introduced from September 2023.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £23,571 - £25,515
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £36,666 - £47,286
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 28 March 2023
The last word
A long-established, all-through C of E school with small classes and strong A-level results, best suited to families seeking a settled, rounded education in Suffolk.
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Woodbridge School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Woodbridge School located?
Woodbridge School is located at Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JH.
What type of school is Woodbridge School?
Woodbridge School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Woodbridge School?
Woodbridge School has approximately 530 pupils on roll.
What is Woodbridge School's inspection rating?
Woodbridge School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 28 March 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.