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

17 state primary schools within 2 miles and 9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of IP2 9, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near IP2 9

17 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of IP2 9, 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 · 0.43 miles

    72of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 17% in England · 0.43 miles

    How it scored 72
    • 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

    • Distancematters15.7 of 20 points

      0.43 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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 · 0.80 miles

    69of 100

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

    How it scored 69
    • 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

    • Distancematters12 of 20 points

      0.80 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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 · 0.53 miles

    67of 100

    Places reached 0.64 miles in 2026 · 0.53 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

    • Distancematters14.7 of 20 points

      0.53 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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 0.53 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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 · 0.61 miles

    64of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 29% in England · 0.61 miles

    How it scored 64
    • 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

    • Distancematters13.9 of 20 points

      0.61 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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. Gusford Community Primary School

    State primary · Ipswich · 0.51 miles

    62of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0.51 miles

    How it scored 62
    • 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

    • Distancematters14.9 of 20 points

      0.51 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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
  6. 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

    • Distancematters2.3 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of IP2 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters17.2 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.55 miles away; this school is 1.77 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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
  7. Springfield Infant School and Nursery

    State primary · Ipswich · 1.8 miles

    58of 100

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

    How it scored 58
    • 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

    • Distancematters2.5 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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
  8. Handford Hall Primary School

    State primary · Ipswich · 1.4 miles

    58of 100

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

    How it scored 58
    • 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

    • Distancematters5.9 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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
  9. Copdock Primary School

    State primary · Ipswich · 1.9 miles

    57of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding (2023) · places reached 1.47 miles in 2026 · classes of 21 on average

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters3.8 of 20 points

      Better than 19% of 14,817 state schools in England: 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2023: School remains Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.3 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of IP2 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters14.5 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.47 miles away; this school is 1.87 miles from the middle of IP2 9, further than that. 4 applicants were refused a place. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 2.9% 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 little9.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Cliff Lane Primary School

    State primary · Ipswich · 1.8 miles

    56of 100

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

    How it scored 56
    • 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

    • Distancematters2.1 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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

State secondary schools near IP2 9

9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of IP2 9, ranked by what matters to you. 4 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Chantry Academy

    State secondary · Ipswich · 0.24 miles

    70of 100

    Places reached 1.13 miles in 2026 · 0.24 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 70
    • 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 of 20 points

      0.24 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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 0.24 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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 · 0.88 miles

    55of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.88 miles · classes of 25 on average

    How it scored 55
    • 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

    • Distancematters16.5 of 20 points

      0.88 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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 · 2.9 miles

    53of 100

    Results: top 25% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 2.9 miles

    How it scored 53
    • 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

    • Distancematters8.3 of 20 points

      2.9 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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 · 3.1 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

    • Distancematters7.8 of 20 points

      3.1 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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 3.06 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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. Ipswich Academy

    State secondary · Ipswich · 2.6 miles

    45of 100

    Nobody refused in 2024 · 2.6 miles · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 45
    • 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

    • Distancematters9.6 of 20 points

      2.6 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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
  6. St Alban's Catholic High School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Ipswich · 3.4 miles

    45of 100

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

    How it scored 45
    • 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

    • Distancematters6.4 of 20 points

      3.4 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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 3.39 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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
  7. Holbrook Academy

    State secondary · Ipswich · 3.8 miles

    45of 100

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

    How it scored 45
    • 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

    • Distancematters4.7 of 20 points

      3.8 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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
  8. Ormiston Endeavour Academy

    State secondary · Ipswich · 3.0 miles

    42of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · results: better than 42% of schools in England · 3.0 miles

    How it scored 42
    • 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

    • Distancematters7.8 of 20 points

      3.0 miles from the middle of IP2 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters1.2 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.57 miles away; this school is 3.05 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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
  9. Claydon High School

    State secondary · Ipswich · 4.5 miles

    30of 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 30
    • 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

    • Distancematters1.9 of 20 points

      4.5 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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 2.24 miles away; this school is 4.52 miles from the middle of IP2 9, 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

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