- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
88 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 449
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
Schools in IP2
A postcode district in Suffolk
- Postcode district
- 20 schools and nurseries
In short: IP2 is a postcode district in Suffolk with 10 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2010 primary · 4 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All IP2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in IP2
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 IP2
10 in IP2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
19 first choices, 19 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 202
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
47 first choices, 51 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 409
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Top Secondary Schools in IP2
4 in IP2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
221 first choices, 202 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 1,006
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
115 first choices, 167 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.3%
- Pupils
- 811
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Nurseries in IP2
8 in IP2, highest Ofsted grade first
Buttons and Bows Nursery
Ipswich, IP2 0NR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Willows Daycare Limited
Ipswich, IP2 9UX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Sparks Nursery
Ipswich, IP2 9TH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in IP2
1 in IP2, by the school's Eduscope score
St Joseph's College
Ipswich, IP2 9DR · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1649.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 564
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in IP2
1 in IP2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Stone Lodge Academy
Ipswich, IP2 9HW · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Safeguarding not met
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.4%
- Pupils
- 175
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.6
Private Schools in IP2
1 in IP2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
St Joseph's College
Ipswich, IP2 9DR · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1649.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 564
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in IP2, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good10
- Requires improvement1
- 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 IP2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
IP2 has 20 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 IP2
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 IP2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in IP2?
IP2 has 20 schools, including 10 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 8 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 IP2?
The highest-ranked schools in IP2 on Eduscope are The Oaks Primary School, St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Halifax 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 IP2?
There is 1 independent school in IP2. 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 IP2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 20 schools in IP2 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.