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Ipswich School
Henley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3SG, Suffolk
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
1,132
Capacity
1,250
Ages
0–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 68.1 and an impressive 98% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this institution demonstrates a solid academic performance. Additionally, 92% of pupils attain grade 5 or higher in these core subjects, indicating a high level of achievement. However, the EBacc entry rate of 47% suggests that there may be opportunities for further improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum engagement.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 68.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 98% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 92% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 47% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 47% | No UK data |
Location
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52.06448, 1.15153 · IP1 3SG
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124881
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.ipswich.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Ipswich School rated by Ofsted?
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Is Ipswich School a good school?
Ipswich School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ipswich School in GCSEs?
Ipswich School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 68.1. 98% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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