- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results close to the England average.
20 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 117
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Schools in IP9
A postcode district in Suffolk
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: IP9 is a postcode district in Suffolk with 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries168 primary · 3 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All IP9 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in IP9
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 IP9
8 in IP9, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
32 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.7%
- Pupils
- 182
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ipswich, IP9 2EG · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
24 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 273
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
Top Secondary Schools in IP9
3 in IP9, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
Results below the England average.
69 first choices, 83 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.4%
- Pupils
- 584
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
Nurseries in IP9
6 in IP9, highest Ofsted grade first
Holbrook and District Pre-school Playgroup
Ipswich, IP9 2PZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Robins Childcare
Ipswich, IP9 2EG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Shotley Kidzone
Ipswich, IP9 1NR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in IP9
2 in IP9, by the school's Eduscope score
Ipswich High School
Ip9 1az · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1656.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 514
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Royal Hospital School
Ipswich, IP9 2RX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 495
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in IP9
2 in IP9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ipswich High School
Ip9 1az · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1656.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 514
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Royal Hospital School
Ipswich, IP9 2RX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 495
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in IP9, 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.
- Good8
- Not graded yet8
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 IP9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
IP9 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 IP9
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Questions
Questions parents ask about IP9
Nearby areas
How many schools are in IP9?
IP9 has 16 schools, including 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 2 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in IP9?
The highest-ranked schools in IP9 on Eduscope are Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School, Holbrook Primary School, Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 IP9?
There are 2 independent schools in IP9. 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 IP9 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in IP9?
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 IP9 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.