- Location
- Ipswich
- Age range
- 2–19
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
About St Joseph's College, Ipswich
Schoolscout directory record ·
St Joseph's College in Ipswich offers a vibrant and nurturing environment for students to thrive academically and personally. With a rich history and a com...
Supplementary catalogue notes ·
St Joseph's College Ipswich was founded in 1937 by the De La Salle Brothers as a Catholic boys' school in Ipswich, Suffolk. The school became co-educational in 1995 and today educates around 577 pupils with a substantial boarding population. The Head is Danny Dwyer. The school is a member of the HMC and the CISC. The school operates a substantial bursary programme via the De La Salle Trust.
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded 1937 by the De La Salle Brothers — 89-year history
- Co-educational since 1995
- ≈577 pupils with substantial boarding population
- Set on a 60-acre campus at Ipswich, Suffolk
- HMC and CISC member
- Substantial bursary programme via the De La Salle Trust
- Day and boarding places available
- Christian foundation
- Strong in Drama, Sport, Outdoor
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form
- Age range
- 2–19
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
- Pupil intake
- Co-educational
- School type
- Mainstream
- Religious ethos
- Christian
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- Theology
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- Modern languages
- Music
- Sport
- Drama
- Outdoor
Listed memberships and accreditations
- HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference)
- CISC (Catholic Independent Schools Conference)
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
Progression and destinations in the catalogue
- Oxbridge
- Russell Group (Cambridge, UEA, UCL)
- Pontifical universities
- Medical schools
- Edinburgh / St Andrews
Alumni notes
- Old St Joseph's pupils active in UK Catholic life and the professions
Supporting school records
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Supplementary catalogue notes ·
- Headteacher / principal
- Danny Dwyer (Head)
- Founded
- 1937
- Religious ethos
- Roman Catholic
- Campus setting
- Urban
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options indicated; confirm availability and eligibility.
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 577
- Boys
- 350 · 60.66%
- Girls
- 227 · 39.34%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 136 · 23.57%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 4 · 0.69%
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
- 0.12 (Average)
- Average grade
- B-
- AAB percentage
- 15.20%
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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Schoolscout directory record ·
What type of school is St Joseph's College, Ipswich?
St Joseph's College, Ipswich is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 2 to 19, located near Ipswich 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 St Joseph's College, Ipswich?
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Most families apply to St Joseph's College, Ipswich 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 age do pupils join St Joseph's College, Ipswich?
Entry to St Joseph's College, Ipswich is generally for pupils aged 2-19, with places available at key entry points.
Is St Joseph's College, Ipswich a day or boarding school?
St Joseph's College, Ipswich is a day and boarding school.
Is St Joseph's College, Ipswich selective?
St Joseph's College, Ipswich is a selective independent school. Admissions may include assessments and interviews where applicable.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- Belstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
- Town / locality
- Ipswich
- County
- Suffolk
- Region
- East of England
- Postcode
- IP2 9DR
- Country
- United Kingdom
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