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Schools in Woodbridge

A town in Suffolk

  • Town
  • 9 schools and nurseries
  • 2,648 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Woodbridge at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker attendance

How Woodbridge's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries93 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1168%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths42%Attainment 8 45.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary14%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school23%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Woodbridge

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 Woodbridge primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Woodbridge

3 mainstream schools in Woodbridge, best first

Kyson Primary School

Woodbridge, IP12 4HX · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results above the England average.

34 first choices, 34 offers made

Met the standard at 1165%

England 62%

Days missed
5.1%
Pupils
380
Pupils per teacher
19.5
View school Kyson Primary School

Woodbridge Primary School

Woodbridge, IP12 1SS · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well above the England average.

24 first choices, 25 offers made

Met the standard at 1172%

England 62%

Days missed
4.5%
Pupils
209
Pupils per teacher
23.6
View school Woodbridge Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Woodbridge

1 mainstream schools in Woodbridge, best first

Farlingaye High School

Woodbridge, IP12 4JX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results close to the England average.

282 first choices, 293 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1645.2

England 46.2

Days missed
10.2%
Pupils
1,861
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school Farlingaye High School

Nurseries in Woodbridge

4 in Woodbridge, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Woodbridge

2 in Woodbridge, by the school's Eduscope score

Farlingaye High School

Woodbridge, IP12 4JX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results close to the England average.

282 first choices, 293 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1645.2

England 46.2

Days missed
10.2%
Pupils
1,861
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school Farlingaye High School

Woodbridge School

Woodbridge, IP12 4JH · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
710
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Woodbridge School

Private Schools in Woodbridge

1 in Woodbridge. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Woodbridge School

Woodbridge, IP12 4JH · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
710
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Woodbridge School
The map

Every school in Woodbridge, 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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Woodbridge Primary School, Good in every areaWoodbridge School, InspectedFarlingaye High School, Needs attention in 1 areaSt Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge, GoodKyson Primary School, Good in every areaLittle Leaders Childcare Melton, GoodWoodbridge Day Nursery, GoodBarnabas Pre-School, OutstandingSt Mary's Playgroup, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Not graded yet4
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 Woodbridge school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Woodbridge's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Woodbridge by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Woodbridge vs England

How good are Woodbridge's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Woodbridge

WoodbridgeEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    68%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    42%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    23%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    14%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Woodbridge in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
68% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
42% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
23% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Woodbridge has 9 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% fewer pupils than in 2018.

14% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Woodbridge's state schools each January.

Down 4% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Woodbridge14%

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 Woodbridge

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 Woodbridge

How many schools are in Woodbridge?

Woodbridge has 9 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Woodbridge?

The highest-ranked schools in Woodbridge on Eduscope are St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge, Kyson Primary School, Woodbridge 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.

What percentage of schools in Woodbridge are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Woodbridge hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Woodbridge perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Woodbridge, 68% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Woodbridge?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Woodbridge is 17.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Woodbridge schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Woodbridge is 23.2%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Woodbridge?

There are 2,648 pupils enrolled across schools in Woodbridge, with 787 in primary and 1,861 in secondary. 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Woodbridge?

There is 1 independent school in Woodbridge. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Woodbridge?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 9 schools in Woodbridge 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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