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Ipswich School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ipswich School is a other independent not applicable school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 0–18, with 1132 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

0–18

Age range

1,132

Pupils

1,250

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Ipswich School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Ipswich School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Suffolk may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Ipswich School — School Information

Full address
Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
0–18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
124881

Other Not applicable Schools in Ipswich

If Ipswich School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ipswich School

Is Ipswich School oversubscribed?

Ipswich School is operating close to its capacity of 1250 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ipswich School?

Ipswich School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Suffolk publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Ipswich School cover?

Ipswich School is a not applicable school in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 0–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.