Schools in Ipswich: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
252 registered schools in Ipswich, East of England. 55% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then run a free property check before you make an offer.
252
Schools total
217 primary · 33 secondary
55%
Good or Outstanding
138 of 252
29
Rated Outstanding
109
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Ipswich
217 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy | IP20 0BW | Outstanding |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Laxfield | IP13 8HD | Outstanding |
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall | IP29 4QA | Outstanding |
| Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | IP29 5AU | Outstanding |
| Bealings School | IP13 6LW | Outstanding |
| Castle Hill Infant School | IP1 6QD | Outstanding |
| Copdock Primary School | IP8 3HY | Outstanding |
| Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) | IP21 4NL | Outstanding |
| Drake Primary School | IP24 1JW | Outstanding |
| Elveden Church of England Primary Academy | IP24 3TN | Outstanding |
| Gislingham Church of England Primary School | IP23 8HX | Outstanding |
| Gorseland Primary School | IP5 3QR | Outstanding |
| Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy | IP31 2RJ | Outstanding |
| Henley Primary School | IP6 0QX | Outstanding |
| Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School | IP8 3NH | Outstanding |
| Mellis Church of England Primary School | IP23 8DP | Outstanding |
| Nacton Church of England Primary School | IP10 0EU | Outstanding |
| Norton CEVC Primary School | IP31 3LZ | Outstanding |
| Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | IP28 6RT | Outstanding |
| Sebert Wood Community Primary School | IP32 7EG | Outstanding |
| Springfield Junior School | IP1 4DT | Outstanding |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich | IP4 4LE | Outstanding |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | IP4 4EU | Outstanding |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge | IP12 4JJ | Outstanding |
| Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | IP9 2NA | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Ipswich
33 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Debenham High School | IP14 6BL | Outstanding |
| Farlingaye High School | IP12 4JX | Outstanding |
| Hartismere School | IP23 7BL | Outstanding |
| Alde Valley Academy | IP16 4BG | Good |
| Chantry Academy | IP2 9LR | Good |
| Copleston High School | IP4 5HD | Good |
| Diss High School | IP22 4DH | Good |
| Hadleigh High School | IP7 5HU | Good |
| Ipswich Academy | IP3 0SP | Good |
| Kesgrave High School | IP5 2PB | Good |
| King Edward VI CEVC School | IP33 3BH | Good |
| Mildenhall College Academy | IP28 7JX | Good |
| Northgate High School | IP4 3DL | Good |
| Stradbroke High School | IP21 5JN | Good |
| The Thetford Academy | IP24 1LH | Good |
| Thurston Community College | IP31 3PB | Good |
| Westbourne Academy | IP1 5JN | Good |
| Breckland School | IP27 0PE | Requires improvement |
| Claydon High School | IP6 0EG | Requires improvement |
| Felixstowe School | IP11 9QR | Requires improvement |
| Holbrook Academy | IP9 2QX | Requires improvement |
| Iceni Secondary Academy | IP26 4PE | Requires improvement |
| Ixworth High School | IP31 2HS | Requires improvement |
| St Alban's Catholic High School | IP4 3NJ | Requires improvement |
| St Benedict's Catholic School | IP32 6RH | Requires improvement |
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Schools in Ipswich: FAQ
How many schools are there in Ipswich?
There are 252 registered schools in Ipswich on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data, 217 primary and 33 secondary. 55% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Ipswich?
29 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Ipswich, with 109 more rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so the property's distance to the school usually decides admission.
How do school ratings affect Ipswich house prices?
Homes inside the catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically carry a 5-15% premium. Before offering on a Ipswich property, run a free HomeBuyerCheck report to see the schools near that exact address alongside flood, crime and sales history.
How do I check schools near a specific Ipswich address?
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