Best Private Schools in Ipswich
8 private schools found
Key Facts
- Ipswich is home to 8 independent schools, accounting for 4.2% of all schools in the area, with a total of 2,800 pupils.
- In Ipswich, 100.0% of inspected independent schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding and 3 Good out of 3 inspected.
- The independent schools in Ipswich have a higher proportion of pupils with special educational needs at 15.4%, compared to the national average of 13.0%.
- Pupils in Ipswich's independent schools achieve an Attainment 8 score of 58.54, and 71.8% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, with 0.0% eligible for free school meals.
Ipswich School
Ipswich, IP1 3SG
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–18
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Pupils1,132
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Old Buckenham Hall School
Ipswich, IP7 7PH
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
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Pupils190
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Orwell Park School
Ipswich, IP10 0ER
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
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Pupils210
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Royal Hospital School
Ipswich, IP9 2RX
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
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Pupils545
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St Joseph's College
Ipswich, IP2 9DR
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
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Pupils577
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Acorn Cottage The Lodge
Ipswich, IP7 6NY
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Girls
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Pupils3
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 private schools in Ipswich, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Ipswich | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 55% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.07 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 58.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,395 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.