Schools near IP8
Ipswich, Suffolk · ranked for your family, with the reasons
11 state primary schools within 2 miles and 8 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of IP8, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown. i
State primary schools near IP8
11 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of IP8, ranked by what matters to you.
Places reached 1.55 miles in 2026 · results: top 5% in England · 0.56 miles
How it scored 75
- 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
- Distancematters14.4 of 20 points
0.56 miles from the middle of IP8, 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 1.55 miles away; this school is 0.56 miles from the middle of IP8, closer 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
- 65of 100
Ofsted: School remains Outstanding (2023) · places reached 1.47 miles in 2026 · classes of 21 on average
How it scored 65
- 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
- Distancematters4.7 of 20 points
1.5 miles from the middle of IP8, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters19.1 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.47 miles away; this school is 1.53 miles from the middle of IP8, 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
- 64of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 31% in England
How it scored 64
- 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
- Distancematters7.1 of 20 points
1.3 miles from the middle of IP8, 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
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 19 on average
How it scored 60
- 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
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters1.7 of 20 points
1.8 miles from the middle of IP8, 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 Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.7% 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 little10 of 10 points
Classes average 19.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 17% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)
How it scored 57
- 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
- Distancematters0.1 of 20 points
2.0 miles from the middle of IP8, 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
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · classes of 22 on average
How it scored 56
- 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
- Distancematters0.6 of 20 points
1.9 miles from the middle of IP8, 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
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 1.2 miles
How it scored 50
- Resultsmatters5.3 of 20 points
Better than 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 54% 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 March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters7.6 of 20 points
1.2 miles from the middle of IP8, 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 little0 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 24.1 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 little2.7 of 10 points
Classes average 28.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 49of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: better than 27% of schools in England
How it scored 49
- 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
- Distancematters1.9 of 20 points
1.8 miles from the middle of IP8, 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
Nobody refused in 2026 · absence 6.5% (similar schools 5.8%) · classes of 25 on average
How it scored 47
- Resultsmatters2.6 of 20 points
Better than 13% of 14,817 state schools in England: 46% 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
- Distancematters1.7 of 20 points
1.8 miles from the middle of IP8, 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 little6.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.3 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 little5.8 of 10 points
Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 45of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · absence 7.3% (similar schools 5.8%)
How it scored 45
- 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
- Distancematters1.4 of 20 points
1.9 miles from the middle of IP8, 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
State secondary schools near IP8
8 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of IP8, ranked by what matters to you. 2 more were left out by your filters.
- 50of 100
Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.9 miles · absence 8.1% (similar schools 9.0%)
How it scored 50
- 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
- Distancematters12.3 of 20 points
1.9 miles from the middle of IP8, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5.9 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.13 miles away; this school is 1.93 miles from the middle of IP8, 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
- 48of 100
Results: top 25% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 21 on average
How it scored 48
- 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
- Distancematters3.7 of 20 points
4.1 miles from the middle of IP8, 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 4.07 miles from the middle of IP8, 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
Every first choice met in 2026 · 2.8 miles · classes of 25 on average
How it scored 48
- 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
- Distancematters9 of 20 points
2.8 miles from the middle of IP8, 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
- 47of 100
Results: top 25% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · classes of 24 on average
How it scored 47
- 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
- Distancematters2 of 20 points
4.5 miles from the middle of IP8, 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
- 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
- Distancematters8.4 of 20 points
2.9 miles from the middle of IP8, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters3.2 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.57 miles away; this school is 2.89 miles from the middle of IP8, 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
- 41of 100
Ofsted report card (2025): lowest area expected standard · places reached 2.24 miles in 2026 · results: better than 36% of schools in England
How it scored 41
- 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
- Distancematters5.5 of 20 points
3.6 miles from the middle of IP8, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters7.6 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.24 miles away; this school is 3.62 miles from the middle of IP8, 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
- 40of 100
Ofsted: Good (2020) · results: top 41% in England · classes of 21 on average
How it scored 40
- 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
- Distancematters0.9 of 20 points
4.8 miles from the middle of IP8, 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 4.77 miles from the middle of IP8, 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
- 38of 100
Nobody refused in 2024 · classes of 24 on average · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
How it scored 38
- 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
- Distancematters1.7 of 20 points
4.6 miles from the middle of IP8, 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
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