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

13 state primary schools within 2 miles and 9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of IP3 9, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near IP3 9

13 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of IP3 9, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy

    State primary · Ipswich · 0.47 miles

    67of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.47 miles · Ofsted: Good (2025)

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters7.9 of 20 points

      Better than 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 60% 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 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.3 of 20 points

      0.47 miles from the middle of IP3 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 little1.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 9.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Broke Hall Community Primary School

    State primary · Ipswich · 1.2 miles

    66of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 24% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 66
    • 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, June 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of IP3 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 little4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.3 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 little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

    State primary · Church of England · Ipswich · 1.8 miles

    64of 100

    Places reached 1.91 miles in 2026 · results: top 5% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) (2024)

    How it scored 64
    • 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

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2024: School remains Good (Improving). Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.9 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of IP3 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 1.91 miles away; this school is 1.81 miles from the middle of IP3 9, closer than that. 2 applicants were refused a place. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.0% 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 little1.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Cliff Lane Primary School

    State primary · Ipswich · 1.0 miles

    64of 100

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

    How it scored 64
    • 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

    • Distancematters9.7 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of IP3 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
  5. Ravenswood Community Primary School

    State primary · Ipswich · 0.55 miles

    62of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.55 miles · results: better than 47% of schools in England

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.5 of 20 points

      0.55 miles from the middle of IP3 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 little4.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.4 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 little3.7 of 10 points

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

    The school's page
  6. Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy

    State primary · Ipswich · 0.71 miles

    62of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.71 miles

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters2.2 of 20 points

      Better than 11% of 14,817 state schools in England: 44% 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 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.9 of 20 points

      0.71 miles from the middle of IP3 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 little2.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 5.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Britannia Primary School and Nursery

    State primary · Ipswich · 1.1 miles

    60of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 47% of schools in England

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% 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

    • Distancematters8.6 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of IP3 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 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 4.0 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 little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Rose Hill Primary

    State primary · Ipswich · 0.96 miles

    59of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0.96 miles

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters7.5 of 20 points

      Better than 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 59% 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 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.4 of 20 points

      0.96 miles from the middle of IP3 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 6.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 20.7 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 little4.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Morland Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Ipswich · 0.78 miles

    56of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.78 miles

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters1 of 20 points

      Better than 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 36% 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, September 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.2 of 20 points

      0.78 miles from the middle of IP3 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 little3.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 7.8 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 little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery

    State primary · Ipswich · 1.4 miles

    47of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · results: better than 32% of schools in England · 1.4 miles

    How it scored 47
    • Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points

      Better than 32% of 14,817 state schools in England: 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.7 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of IP3 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 little5.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.2 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 little4.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near IP3 9

9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of IP3 9, ranked by what matters to you. 4 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Kesgrave High School

    State secondary · Ipswich · 3.0 miles

    70of 100

    Places reached 3.56 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 38% in England

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters12.5 of 20 points

      Top 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.17 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8 of 20 points

      3.0 miles from the middle of IP3 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 3.56 miles away; this school is 3.01 miles from the middle of IP3 9, closer than that. 68 applicants were refused a place. Suffolk County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 9.1 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 little9.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

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

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Ipswich · 1.8 miles

    67of 100

    Places reached 1.46 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2020) · 1.8 miles

    How it scored 67
    • 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

    • Distancematters12.7 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of IP3 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters15.1 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.46 miles away; this school is 1.82 miles from the middle of IP3 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
  3. Copleston High School

    State secondary · Ipswich · 1.2 miles

    60of 100

    Results: top 25% in England · 1.2 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 60
    • 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

    • Distancematters15.2 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of IP3 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 · 2.4 miles

    55of 100

    Results: top 25% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 2.4 miles

    How it scored 55
    • 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

    • Distancematters10.2 of 20 points

      2.4 miles from the middle of IP3 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 2.44 miles from the middle of IP3 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 · 0.54 miles

    54of 100

    Nobody refused in 2024 · 0.54 miles · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 54
    • 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

    • Distancematters17.8 of 20 points

      0.54 miles from the middle of IP3 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. Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

    State secondary · Ipswich · 1.9 miles

    52of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 1.9 miles · classes of 25 on average

    How it scored 52
    • 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

    • Distancematters12.5 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of IP3 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
  7. Holbrook Academy

    State secondary · Ipswich · 3.7 miles

    46of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · classes of 22 on average · 3.7 miles

    How it scored 46
    • 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

    • Distancematters5.3 of 20 points

      3.7 miles from the middle of IP3 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. Chantry Academy

    State secondary · Ipswich · 2.7 miles

    41of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2024) · 2.7 miles · absence 8.1% (similar schools 9.0%)

    How it scored 41
    • 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

    • Distancematters9.1 of 20 points

      2.7 miles from the middle of IP3 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 1.13 miles away; this school is 2.72 miles from the middle of IP3 9, further 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
  9. Ormiston Endeavour Academy

    State secondary · Ipswich · 4.0 miles

    37of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · results: better than 42% of schools in England · classes of 25 on average

    How it scored 37
    • 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

    • Distancematters3.9 of 20 points

      4.0 miles from the middle of IP3 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 1.57 miles away; this school is 4.02 miles from the middle of IP3 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

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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