Ipswich High School

Small school feel ensures each pupil is known and cared for individually, pastoral care as important as academics

“Our ‘small school’ feel ensures that each pupil is known, valued and cared for as an individual. Pastoral Care is just as important as our academic and enrichment provision and sits alongside them to ensure that each pupil receives a broad, balanced education in a supportive and positive environment.”

Experienced pastoral team including Head, Deputy Head, Heads of Year, Form Tutors, School Nurse

“There is an incredibly experienced Pastoral Team here at Ipswich High School. They work closely with parents to ensure all pupils are fully supported throughout their time with us. The team includes the Head, Deputy Head, Head of Senior School, Head of Sixth Form and Head of Prep School, as well as the Heads of Year, Form Tutors, and the School Nurse.”

A student achieved A*AA at A Level including PE, Biology, Chemistry plus A* in EPQ.

“achieved A\*AA at A Level (A\* PE, A Biology, A Chemistry) plus an A\* in her EPQ.”

Small class sizes typically four to eight students

“Small class sizes (typically four to eight), university-style teaching and regular assessment challenge each student throughout their A Levels”

Small school of approximately 500 pupils

“With approximately 500 pupils, we are a small school with amazing facilities.”

Sixth Form Enrichment Activities list includes DofE, EPQ, HPQ, Model United Nations, Debating Society, Current Affairs Club

“Some of the Sixth Form Enrichment activities available include: - Current Affairs Club - Debating Society - Duke of Edinburgh Award - Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) - Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) - Model United Nations”

School encourages students to take an EPQ alongside A Levels

“Ipswich High School is one of only a small number of further education providers who actively encourage their students to study an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in addition to three or four A Levels.”

Pupils achieve incredible results via inspirational teachers and small classes

“Our pupils achieve incredible results through our proven formula of inspirational, passionate, and experienced A Level teachers and small classes.”

Thriving community and bespoke teaching approach sets school apart

“Our thriving community along with our bespoke approach to teaching and learning sets us apart from other Sixth Forms and provides an inspiring learning environment.”

24 A Level options offered to all students

“There are 24 A Level options available to all our students.”

Co-educational day and boarding sixth form

“Welcome to the Sixth Form at Ipswich High School; a vibrant co-educational day and boarding school.”

Level 7 GCSE required for Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths

“If you wish to study Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths then a Level 7 or higher is required.”

Admissions portal used to make enquiries

“Use our admissions portal to make your enquiry.”

80% of Sixth Form students went on to their first choice of university

“We’re very proud that almost 40% of all grades achieved were A\*-A this year with 80% of our students heading to their first choice of University.”

Mentors provide mock interviews for Oxbridge applications, e.g. a student applying for Engineering at Cambridge.

“A student applying for Engineering at Cambridge was able to have two mock interviews from different professionals in the field, challenging her to tackle problems to demonstrate her quick and logical thought process.”

48.2% of Sixth Form students achieved A*-A grades, 87% achieved A*-C grades

“Over 48% of the Sixth Form students achieved A\*-A grades, with 87% achieving A\*-C grades.”

GCSE results improved: grade 9s doubled, 60% of pupils achieved grades 9-8, and grades 9-7 increased by 50%

“The number of grade 9s has doubled; 60% of pupils achieved grades 9–8; and the number of pupils receiving grades 9–7 has increased by 50%.”