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Schools in IP27

A postcode district in Suffolk

  • Postcode district
  • 9 schools and nurseries

In short: IP27 is a postcode district in Suffolk with 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries94 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in IP27

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.

All IP27 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in IP27

4 in IP27, best first

Forest Academy

Brandon, IP27 0FP · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well below the England average.

32 first choices, 32 offers made

Met the standard at 1154%

England 62%

Days missed
6.2%
Pupils
389
Pupils per teacher
19.4
View school Forest Academy

Glade Academy

Brandon, IP27 0DA · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

20 first choices, 20 offers made

Met the standard at 1158%

England 62%

Days missed
5.8%
Pupils
180
Pupils per teacher
19.5
View school Glade Academy

Top Secondary Schools in IP27

1 in IP27, best first

Breckland School

Brandon, IP27 0PE · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

95 first choices, 99 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1638.9

England 46.2

Days missed
9.8%
Pupils
615
Pupils per teacher
18.6
View school Breckland School

Nurseries in IP27

4 in IP27, highest Ofsted grade first

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Every school in IP27, 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.

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Lakenheath Community Primary School, GoodForest Academy, Expected standard or betterBreckland School, GoodWeeting Church of England Primary School, GoodGlade Academy, GoodLakenheath Little Fishes, GoodSunshine Corner Day Nursery, GoodFledgelings Pre-School Brandon, GoodBrandon Preschool, Good
  • Good8
  • Not graded yet1
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in IP27 sit in 2 council areas. 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 IP27 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

IP27 has 9 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 IP27

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 IP27

How many schools are in IP27?

IP27 has 9 schools, including 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in IP27?

The highest-ranked schools in IP27 on Eduscope are Forest Academy, Lakenheath Community Primary School, Breckland 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 do I choose the right school in IP27?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 9 schools in IP27 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.

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