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Ipswich, Suffolk · ranked for your family, with the reasons

The IP2 postcode district, in and around Ipswich, Suffolk. Within 2 miles of its middle there are 17 state primary schools; within 5 miles, 9 state secondary schools.

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The middle of IP2 is the average position of the 19 schools and nurseries we hold in it.

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State primary schools near IP2

17 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of IP2, ranked by what matters to you. 2 more were left out by your filters.

  1. St Mark's Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Ipswich · 0.24 miles

    74of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.24 miles · results: top 17% in England

    How it scored 74
    • Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points

      Top 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.6 of 20 points

      0.24 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little0 of 10 points

      Classes average 32.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Sprites Primary Academy

    State primary · Ipswich · 0.91 miles

    68of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 31% in England

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 14,817 state schools in England: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.9 of 20 points

      0.91 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 6.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. The Oaks Primary School

    State primary · Ipswich · 0.51 miles

    67of 100

    Places reached 0.64 miles in 2026 · 0.51 miles · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.9 of 20 points

      0.51 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.64 miles away; this school is 0.51 miles from the middle of IP2, closer than that. 32 applicants were refused a place. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Halifax Primary School

    State primary · Ipswich · 0.48 miles

    65of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.48 miles · results: top 29% in England

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points

      Top 29% of 14,817 state schools in England: 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.2 of 20 points

      0.48 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 3.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Sproughton Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Ipswich · 1.8 miles

    60of 100

    Results: top 5% in England · places reached 1.55 miles in 2026 · absence 4.2% (similar schools 4.0%)

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2025: Improved significantly. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.4 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters17.4 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.55 miles away; this school is 1.76 miles from the middle of IP2, further than that. 9 applicants were refused a place. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Gusford Community Primary School

    State primary · Ipswich · 0.71 miles

    60of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0.71 miles

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters5.5 of 20 points

      Better than 27% of 14,817 state schools in England: 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.9 of 20 points

      0.71 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 6.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Handford Hall Primary School

    State primary · Ipswich · 1.2 miles

    60of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 44% of schools in England

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters8.9 of 20 points

      Better than 44% of 14,817 state schools in England: 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.7 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 3.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Springfield Infant School and Nursery

    State primary · Ipswich · 1.6 miles

    60of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.1 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Cliff Lane Primary School

    State primary · Ipswich · 1.6 miles

    57of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 24% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters15.4 of 20 points

      Top 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.5 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 2.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Ranelagh Primary School

    State primary · Ipswich · 0.84 miles

    55of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.84 miles

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters0.2 of 20 points

      Better than 1% of 14,817 state schools in England: 23% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.6 of 20 points

      0.84 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 1.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near IP2

9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of IP2, ranked by what matters to you. 3 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Chantry Academy

    State secondary · Ipswich · 0.13 miles

    71of 100

    Places reached 1.13 miles in 2026 · 0.13 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters3 of 20 points

      Better than 15% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.51 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters19.5 of 20 points

      0.13 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.13 miles away; this school is 0.13 miles from the middle of IP2, closer than that. 29 applicants were refused a place. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 6.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

    State secondary · Ipswich · 0.74 miles

    56of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.74 miles · classes of 25 on average

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters3.8 of 20 points

      Better than 19% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.41 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, June 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17 of 20 points

      0.74 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 24.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Copleston High School

    State secondary · Ipswich · 2.8 miles

    54of 100

    Results: top 25% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 2.8 miles

    How it scored 54
    • Resultsmatters15.2 of 20 points

      Top 25% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.34 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9 of 20 points

      2.8 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026, 87 applicants for Year 7 were refused a place; we hold no figure for how far places reached. In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 288 of 345. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 14.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Northgate High School

    State secondary · Ipswich · 2.9 miles

    53of 100

    Results: top 25% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 21 on average

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters15.2 of 20 points

      Top 25% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.35 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.6 of 20 points

      2.9 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.71 miles away; this school is 2.85 miles from the middle of IP2, further than that. 122 applicants were refused a place. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 5.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. St Alban's Catholic High School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Ipswich · 3.2 miles

    46of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2020) · results: top 41% in England · classes of 21 on average

    How it scored 46
    • Resultsmatters11.9 of 20 points

      Top 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.13 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.2 of 20 points

      3.2 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.46 miles away; this school is 3.20 miles from the middle of IP2, further than that. 26 applicants were refused a place. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 16.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Ipswich Academy

    State secondary · Ipswich · 2.5 miles

    46of 100

    Nobody refused in 2024 · 2.5 miles · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 46
    • Resultsmatters2.8 of 20 points

      Better than 14% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.54 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.9 of 20 points

      2.5 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2024 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 171.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Ormiston Endeavour Academy

    State secondary · Ipswich · 2.9 miles

    45of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · results: better than 42% of schools in England · 2.9 miles

    How it scored 45
    • Resultsmatters8.5 of 20 points

      Better than 42% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.09 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.5 of 20 points

      2.9 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters3.4 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.57 miles away; this school is 2.87 miles from the middle of IP2, further than that. 3 applicants were refused a place. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 32.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Holbrook Academy

    State secondary · Ipswich · 3.9 miles

    44of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · classes of 22 on average · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area needs attention

    How it scored 44
    • Resultsmatters2.2 of 20 points

      Better than 11% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.61 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, June 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.2 of 20 points

      3.9 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 18.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Claydon High School

    State secondary · Ipswich · 4.4 miles

    31of 100

    Ofsted report card (2025): lowest area expected standard · results: better than 36% of schools in England · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 31
    • Resultsmatters7.3 of 20 points

      Better than 36% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.18 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, December 2025: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.5 of 20 points

      4.4 miles from the middle of IP2, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0.8 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.24 miles away; this school is 4.38 miles from the middle of IP2, further than that. 38 applicants were refused a place. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 28.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works

Each school gets a score out of 100. Every factor you care about scores the school from 0 to 1 on a published figure, and counts in proportion to how much you said it matters. The points under each school add up to its score.

A figure we do not hold counts at the middle, 0.5, and the school's reasons say so. Ties go to the nearer school. Special schools and colleges are not listed.

Sources: DfE school performance tables; Ofsted and the Independent Schools Inspectorate; councils' offer-day figures; DfE applications and offers; DfE pupil absence, suspensions and class sizes; DfE Get Information about Schools.

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