- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 210
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
Schools in IP4
A postcode district in Suffolk
- Postcode district
- 28 schools and nurseries
In short: IP4 is a postcode district in Suffolk with 12 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2812 primary · 7 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All IP4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in IP4
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 IP4
12 in IP4, best first
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Ipswich, IP4 4LE · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 212
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
69 first choices, 69 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 591
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
Top Secondary Schools in IP4
7 in IP4, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
316 first choices, 235 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.4%
- Pupils
- 1,750
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
345 first choices, 319 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.4%
- Pupils
- 1,930
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
142 first choices, 164 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 967
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
Nurseries in IP4
12 in IP4, highest Ofsted grade first
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ipswich Rushmere
Ipswich, IP4 5RE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Daisy Chain Pre-School
Ipswich, IP4 3HE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hunnitots Day Nursery
Ipswich, IP4 5PD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in IP4
3 in IP4, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
316 first choices, 235 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.4%
- Pupils
- 1,750
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
345 first choices, 319 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.4%
- Pupils
- 1,930
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
142 first choices, 164 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 967
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
Special Schools in IP4
2 in IP4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Woodbridge Road Academy
Ipswich, IP4 2EB · All-through · Ages 9 to 16
- Ofsted:Good or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 16.2%
- Pupils
- 89
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.4
Redstone Hall School
Ipswich, IP4 1JW · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in IP4
1 in IP4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Redstone Hall School
Ipswich, IP4 1JW · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in IP4, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good20
- Not graded yet7
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 IP4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
IP4 has 28 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 IP4
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 IP4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in IP4?
IP4 has 28 schools, including 12 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 12 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 IP4?
The highest-ranked schools in IP4 on Eduscope are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich, St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich, Northgate High 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 IP4?
There is 1 independent school in IP4, 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 IP4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in IP4 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.