- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
52 first choices, 54 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 446
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Schools in IP3
A postcode district in Suffolk
- Postcode district
- 20 schools and nurseries
In short: IP3 is a postcode district in Suffolk with 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries209 primary · 4 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All IP3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in IP3
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 IP3
9 in IP3, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
42 first choices, 42 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 400
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
34 first choices, 34 offers made
Met the standard at 1136%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 358
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
Top Secondary Schools in IP3
4 in IP3, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
137 first choices, 200 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.7%
- Pupils
- 981
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Nurseries in IP3
9 in IP3, highest Ofsted grade first
Forest Learners Nursery
Ipswich, IP3 0EY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Learners Nursery
Ipswich, IP3 0EY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
ABC Childcare (Ipswich) Ltd
Ipswich, IP3 8LR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in IP3
1 in IP3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
137 first choices, 200 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.7%
- Pupils
- 981
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Special Schools in IP3
2 in IP3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
New Skill Centre
Ipswich, IP3 9QR · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Sir Bobby Robson School
Ipswich, IP3 9FA · All-through · Ages 8 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 18.4%
- Pupils
- 60
- Pupils per teacher
- 3.8
Private Schools in IP3
1 in IP3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
New Skill Centre
Ipswich, IP3 9QR · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in IP3, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good11
- 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 IP3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
IP3 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 IP3
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 IP3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in IP3?
IP3 has 20 schools, including 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in IP3?
The highest-ranked schools in IP3 on Eduscope are Cliff Lane Primary School, Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy, Morland Church of England 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 IP3?
There is 1 independent school in IP3, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in IP3?
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 IP3 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.