Welcome to our unique and inspirational school. We put the happiness of our pupils at the heart of everything we do and strive to provide an exceptional education for every individual.
Founded in 1878, Ipswich High School has a longstanding reputation for offering an exceptional education and experience to pupils as a leading private school in Suffolk. While tradition remains important to us, we are proud to be a forward-thinking school and take an innovative and personalized approach to our curriculum and enrichment offer.
The Diamond Model We welcome boys and girls from age 5-18. We offer the Diamond Model of education – an approach that allows us to teach some subjects in single-sex classes whilst maintaining the benefits of a coeducational environment. Please see Diamond Model for more on this unique approach.
Our Curriculum and Pastoral Care A bespoke curriculum for every child and an unrivaled Enrichment Programme embedded within the school day means that our pupils are encouraged to pursue their passions and become the very best version of themselves.
We support every individual with incredible Pastoral Support which makes our school community stand out as a truly warm and inspirational community.
The Woolverstone Campus Our beautiful 87-acre campus is located in Woolverstone, just outside of Ipswich. The spacious site has superb facilities, including a theatre, ICT suites, a 25m competition swimming pool, Sixth Form suite, cookery rooms, dedicated music rooms, and floodlit AstroTurf pitches. Explore our campus and facilities in our Virtual Tour. We capitalize on our outstanding natural surroundings via our stimulating Forest and Beach School in the Prep School, offering a unique, proactive learning experience in an ever-changing environment.
Vision The Ipswich High School vision is to provide exceptional education and experience for every individual.
Pupils and staff inspire, encourage and challenge one another in an inclusive and stimulating school community. An Ipswich High School education provides the skills, knowledge, and understanding for every pupil to become a happy, successful, and caring member of society.
Ethos Our ethos is to put the happiness and success of each pupil at the heart of everything we do.
We value the individual, providing opportunities for growth and nurturing interests, encouraging every pupil to be bold and to be themselves. Our pupils are aged 3 to 18 and we tailor our Diamond Model approach to the distinct needs of every individual.
School Aims
- Recognize and value the individuality of each pupil
- Provide opportunities for each individual to develop their potential within a supportive, happy community
- Promote enthusiasm for learning which will last throughout life
- Foster a sense of responsibility for others and respect for their needs and values
- Encourage self-confidence, integrity, and self-discipline
- Provide a broad, balanced curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular activities which promote the academic, moral, aesthetic, physical, and social development of every pupil
- Promote adaptability, problem-solving, and communication skills to enable our pupils to function well, either as individuals or as team members
