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United Kingdom — Suffolk

Ipswich School

Henley Road
"Semper Eadem<br>("
Verified School
Annual Fees$ 65,707 – $ 68,550
Ages11 – 18

Ipswich School is an international school in Ipswich, United Kingdom. Founded in 1902. It serves 1,132 students for students aged 11–18. Annual tuition ranges from $65,707 to $68,550 USD.

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Location & Getting There

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NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1902
Year Founded
1,132
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Bursaries Available
CCF Programme
Duke of Edinburgh

Key Details

Accreditations
BSAISC
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

Ipswich School meets all Independent School Standards across leadership, education quality, pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, and contribution to society. The school demonstrates effective governance, good pupil progress above national averages, strong pastoral care, and prioritised safeguarding. Key areas for development are improving supervision outside lessons in the senior school and embedding the careers guidance programme for younger pupils more effectively.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Pupils make good progress and achieve above national averages in public examinations
Teachers know the pupils well and develop positive relationships with them
Leaders have a clear vision for teaching and learning and teachers implement this effectively
The careers guidance programme provides comprehensive information for pupils in Year 10 and above on their future options
Leaders and staff prioritise safeguarding across the school
Leaders ensure that the boarding accommodation provides pupils with a welcoming and suitable environment
Governors oversee the school effectively and scrutinise detailed reports from leaders
In lessons pupils behave well and engage with their learning
Pupils gain a sense of responsibility to each other, to the local community and to the wider world
Areas for Development
Improve the effectiveness of supervision outside of lessons in the senior school so that pupils consistently meet the expectations of the behaviour policy
Embed the careers guidance programme for younger pupils in the senior school as effectively as possible to extend their knowledge of potential careers available to them
View Full ISI Report (2025-11-25)

Key facts

Founded
1902
Ages
11–18 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
1,132
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Ipswich School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11–18 with an outstanding reputation for academic achievement and co-curricular programmes in music, art, sport and drama. The school provides a personal and supportive boarding environment with approximately 95 boarders distributed across three houses, supported by a strong pastoral care system.

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

Why Families Choose

  • Academic achievements
  • Co-curricular excellence in music, art, sport and drama
  • Personal and supportive boarding environment
  • Strong pastoral care system

Fees & Financials

£17,246–£17,991 per term

Original currency: £17,246–£17,991 per term.

Student Life

House System

Three boarding houses

Facilities & Programmes

Arts
Music
Art
Drama
Co-Curricular
Music
Art
Sport
Drama

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
1118
Student Body
Boarding capacity120

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Religious Affiliation

Church of England

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual fees at Ipswich School are £17,246–£17,991 per term per academic year.