- Location
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 3–19
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
About Ipswich High School
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Ipswich High School offers an exceptional educational experience that fosters both academic excellence and personal development. With a strong commitment t...
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Skip to content Search Search Menu Menu About Us PCF_Admin 2026-05-05T10:11:25+00:00 About Us Our thriving community Ipswich High School is a vibrant day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3-18, set in an idyllic 87-acre campus in Woolverstone on the banks of the River Orwell. With approximately 500 pupils, we are a small school with amazing facilities. We have small classes of hard-working pupils and inspirational teachers who help to instil a love of learning, the results of which are exceptional academic outcomes year on year.
At Ipswich High School, we understand that the world today requires young people to be so much more than simply good at passing exams. Our vision is to prepare our pupils to thrive in the 21st Century by providing them with the educational foundations to flourish.
Ipswich High School is a historic and highly successful school, and we are proud of our heritage dating back to 1878. We recognise the changes that have taken place in our recent history offer unique opportunities to further develop the world-class experience we provide for our pupils. By 2028, our school will have continued to support pupils to make excellent academic progress through a bespoke and connected curriculum. We have a love of tradition and a passion for progress.
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded 1878 — 148 year tradition
- Day and boarding places available
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form
- Age range
- 3–19
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
- Pupil intake
- Co-educational
- School type
- Mainstream
- Headteacher / principal
- Mr Dan Browning
- Religious ethos
- None listed in this source
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- Drama
- Sport
Listed memberships and accreditations
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
Supporting school records
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- Founded
- 1878
- Campus setting
- Rural
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options indicated; confirm availability and eligibility.
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 534
- Boys
- 205 · 38.39%
- Girls
- 329 · 61.61%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 151 · 28.28%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 3 · 0.56%
Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.
A-Level results
- Results year
- 2025
- Progress score
- 0.02 (Average)
- Average grade
- B-
- AAB percentage
- 10.00%
Results refer to the year shown. The directory does not provide a cohort size or a full methodology for these measures.
Tuition and costs
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| Attendance | GBP · Period and VAT unverified |
|---|---|
| Day | £2,937.6 – £7,400.4 |
| Boarding | £103.2 – £16,146 |
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What type of school is Ipswich High School?
Ipswich High School is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 3 to 19, located in Suffolk. The school offers education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to Ipswich High School?
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Most families apply to Ipswich High School 1–2 years before entry, with a process that can include tests, interviews and school reports. See the private school admissions timeline for when to apply and what to expect.
What are the fees at Ipswich High School?
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Fees at Ipswich High School are approximately £103–£16,146 per term, depending on the year group and whether pupils board. Families can learn more about UK private school fees and what is typically included.
Is Ipswich High School a day or boarding school?
Ipswich High School is a day and boarding school.
Is Ipswich High School selective?
Entry to Ipswich High School is based on overall fit and, where relevant, academic assessment.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- Woolverstone Hall, Ipswich, Suffolk
- County
- Suffolk
- Region
- East of England
- Postcode
- IP9 1AZ
- Country
- United Kingdom
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