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Schools in IP5

A postcode district in Suffolk

  • Postcode district
  • 11 schools and nurseries

In short: IP5 is a postcode district in Suffolk with 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries114 primary · 1 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in IP5

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 IP5 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in IP5

4 in IP5, best first

Birchwood Primary School

Ipswich, IP5 3SP · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

42 first choices, 29 offers made

Met the standard at 1173%

England 62%

Days missed
3.6%
Pupils
209
Pupils per teacher
21.3
View school Birchwood Primary School

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Ipswich, IP5 1JG · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

65 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1158%

England 62%

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
523
Pupils per teacher
25.1
View school Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Gorseland Primary School

Ipswich, IP5 3QR · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results close to the England average.

41 first choices, 42 offers made

Met the standard at 1163%

England 62%

Days missed
4.3%
Pupils
461
Pupils per teacher
20.2
View school Gorseland Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in IP5

1 in IP5, best first

Kesgrave High School

Ipswich, IP5 2PB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

338 first choices, 294 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.0

England 46.2

Days missed
7.5%
Pupils
1,875
Pupils per teacher
16.1
View school Kesgrave High School

Nurseries in IP5

6 in IP5, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in IP5

1 in IP5, by the school's Eduscope score

Kesgrave High School

Ipswich, IP5 2PB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

338 first choices, 294 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.0

England 46.2

Days missed
7.5%
Pupils
1,875
Pupils per teacher
16.1
View school Kesgrave High School
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Every school in IP5, 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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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave, GoodGorseland Primary School, Expected standard in every areaBirchwood Primary School, OutstandingCedarwood Primary School, GoodKesgrave High School, GoodThe Roundabout Nursery, GoodPlay2day Nurseries (Ipswich), GoodMartlesham Preschool, OutstandingThree Bears Playgroup, GoodLittle Leaders KesgraveLittle Leaders Martlesham
  • Outstanding2
  • Good6
  • Not graded yet3
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.

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What's on offer for each age

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Living here

What it's like for families

IP5 has 11 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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about IP5

How many schools are in IP5?

IP5 has 11 schools, including 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 6 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in IP5?

The highest-ranked schools in IP5 on Eduscope are Birchwood Primary School, Kesgrave High School, Heath Primary School, Kesgrave. 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 IP5?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in IP5 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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