- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
71 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 412
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.5
Schools in IP1
A postcode district in Suffolk
- Postcode district
- 30 schools and nurseries
In short: IP1 is a postcode district in Suffolk with 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 15 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3012 primary · 5 secondary · 15 nurseries
Top-rated
All IP1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in IP1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in IP1
12 in IP1, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
29 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 360
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 153
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
Top Secondary Schools in IP1
5 in IP1, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
161 first choices, 174 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 793
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
- Ofsted:Inadequate in 4 areas
Results well below the England average.
129 first choices, 173 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.0%
- Pupils
- 989
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Nurseries in IP1
15 in IP1, highest Ofsted grade first
Early Years @ Highfield - Whitehouse
Ipswich, IP1 5NW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Highfield Nursery School
Ipswich, IP1 6DW · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 102
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.6
Small World Kindergarten
Ipswich, IP1 3PP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in IP1
1 in IP1, by the school's Eduscope score
Ipswich School
Ipswich, IP1 3SG · Independent · All-through · Ages 0 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1670.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 966
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in IP1
1 in IP1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
Ipswich, IP1 6SG · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.1%
- Pupils
- 105
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.4
Private Schools in IP1
1 in IP1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ipswich School
Ipswich, IP1 3SG · Independent · All-through · Ages 0 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1670.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 966
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in IP1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding7
- Good17
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every IP1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
IP1 has 30 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in IP1
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about IP1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in IP1?
IP1 has 30 schools, including 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 15 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in IP1?
The highest-ranked schools in IP1 on Eduscope are Dale Hall Community Primary School, Handford Hall Primary School, St Pancras Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in IP1?
There is 1 independent school in IP1. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in IP1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 30 schools in IP1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.