3 Ivry Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3QW
10 simple reasons to choose Ipswich Preparatory School
Independent prep school and nursery in Ipswich.
For pupils aged 1 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Religious character; Church of England.
Academically selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Prep school to Ipswich School, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £3,638 (Rec) to £4,712 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Ipswich Preparatory School
Schoolsmith Score®; 80.
One of the best independent prep schools in Ipswich and one of the 6 best primary schools for 2 miles.
On average, 18.8 pupils per class and 14.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
At the end of Year 6, most Prep School pupils move up to Ipswich School.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Spanish, German, Russian. There is a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, languages, art, DT and computing throughout, and for science from Year 5.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. 4 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
As the prep school to Ipswich School, pupils can expect access to specialised teaching and facilities, as well as eventual progression to the senior school.
Find another school near Ipswich Preparatory School
Independent Prep Schools
The Meadows Montessori School (1.5 miles); St Joseph's College Prep School (2.1 miles); Ipswich High School, Prep School (5.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (0.8 miles); St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich (1.5 miles); St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich (1.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Ipswich School (0.2 miles); St Joseph's College, Ipswich (2.1 miles); Ipswich High School (5.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Northgate High School (1.8 miles); St Alban's Catholic High School (2.6 miles); Kesgrave High School (4.5 miles).