- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
69 first choices, 71 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 525
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Schools in IP7
A postcode district in Suffolk
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: IP7 is a postcode district in Suffolk with 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries169 primary · 3 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All IP7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in IP7
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 IP7
9 in IP7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
10 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 117
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.5
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
7 first choices, 7 offers made
Met the standard at 1138%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 41
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.8
Top Secondary Schools in IP7
3 in IP7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
120 first choices, 128 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 712
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Nurseries in IP7
5 in IP7, highest Ofsted grade first
Hadleigh Parkside Pre-school
Ipswich, IP7 5ER · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Honey Bees Nursery
Ipswich, IP7 7NE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Playstation Preschool
Ipswich, IP7 5HQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in IP7
2 in IP7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Centre Academy East Anglia
Ipswich, IP7 7QR · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 103
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Gable End
Hitcham, IP7 7NL · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in IP7
3 in IP7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Centre Academy East Anglia
Ipswich, IP7 7QR · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 103
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Gable End
Hitcham, IP7 7NL · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Old Buckenham Hall School
Ipswich, IP7 7PH · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 199
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in IP7, 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.
- Good11
- Not graded yet5
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 IP7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
IP7 has 16 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 IP7
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 IP7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in IP7?
IP7 has 16 schools, including 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 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 IP7?
The highest-ranked schools in IP7 on Eduscope are Hadleigh Community Primary School, Bildeston Primary School, Elmsett 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 IP7?
There are 3 independent schools in IP7. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in IP7 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in IP7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in IP7 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.