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Ipswich High School

Woolverstone Hall, Ipswich — 5 miles from Ipswich; 1 hour from central London; 1 hour from Cambridge
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Ages3 – 19

Ipswich High School is an international school in Ipswich, United Kingdom. Founded in 1878. It serves 534 students for students aged 3–19.

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Location & Getting There

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5 miles from Ipswich; 1 hour from central London; 1 hour from Cambridge
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NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1878
Year Founded
534
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Bursaries Available
CCF Programme
Duke of Edinburgh

Key Details

Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

Means-Tested Bursaries

The School operates on an independent, fee-charging basis, with a few scholarships including sports, academic and art and music and means-tested bursaries.

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

All Independent School Standards are met across all regulatory areas including leadership, education quality, pupil wellbeing, social and economic education, and safeguarding. The school demonstrates strong leadership vision, effective pastoral systems, and well-managed boarding provision with particular strengths in safeguarding culture and pupil engagement. Areas for development include expanding community engagement opportunities and strengthening pupils' confidence in reporting inappropriate behavior.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Leaders communicate their vision for the school with clarity and purpose
Leaders promote a highly effective safeguarding culture with suitable staff training
New behaviour policy and system of values received favourably by pupils and staff
Pupils make good progress in all curriculum areas
Teachers have good subject knowledge and understanding
Boarding provision is well managed with appropriate pastoral support
Extensive programme of curriculum and boarding enrichment activities
Leaders implement a relationships and sex education programme adapted to meet all pupils' needs
Robust systems for identifying and supporting pupils' mental wellbeing
Areas for Development
Provide pupils with an increased range of opportunities to engage with the local community
Ensure pupils are confident to report all incidences of inappropriate behaviour
View Full ISI Report (2024-04-30)

Key facts

Founded
1878
Ages
3–19 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
534
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Founded in 1878, Ipswich High School offers exceptional holistic education with an innovative, personalised curriculum for children aged 3–18. The school provides strong pastoral care through its boarding programme, award-winning boarding accommodation in two purpose-designed houses, and access to excellent facilities including a 25m indoor pool, fitness suite and tennis courts.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Innovative personalised curriculum
  • Award-winning boarding accommodation
  • Hotel-standard modern facilities
  • 24-hour pastoral care with live-in houseparents
  • Multiple boarding options (day, flexi, weekly, full)
  • Convenient location 5 miles from Ipswich, 1 hour from London and Cambridge

Student Life

House System

Two boarding houses: The Barns (brand new, hotel-standard interiors with single ensuite or twin ensuite rooms) and The Dairy House (Grade II listed, with twin and single rooms)

Facilities & Programmes

Sports
Swimming Pool
Tennis Courts
Fitness Suite
Co-Curricular
Evening and weekend activities programme

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
3 – 19

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Awards & Recognition

Boarding Schools' Association Award for Best Boarding House Extension or Refurbishment (2021)

Sports Programme

Facilities
Swimming PoolTennis CourtsFitness Suite

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the admissions office at Ipswich High School directly for current fee information.