A-level 2024/25
#190 of 2,536
Better than 92% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 124881.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 70 | 42.9 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 97.6% | 60.7% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 91.1% | 40% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 48% | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 96.7% | 55.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 123 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 44.45, better than England, better than Suffolk | 31.88 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 45.14, better than England, better than Suffolk | 32.4 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | A- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 38.2%, better than England, better than Suffolk | 10.7% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.26, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 140 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist+ | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 966 |
| Girls | 409 |
| Boys | 557 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 73 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 1 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 92.4% |
| Higher education | 73.1% |
| Employment | 15.9% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% |
| Further education | 0.7% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Handford Hall Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | St Helen's Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2012. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Springfield Junior School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Dale Hall Community Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2016. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Ranelagh Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2022. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
| 1.1 mi | Nursery | Highfield Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. |
Ipswich School ranks 190 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 92% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Ipswich School was B+, and 38.2% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Ipswich School has 966 pupils aged 0 to 18.
Yes, Ipswich School teaches students up to age 18.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.