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30 nearest schools to IP3 9FA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Bobby Robson School 60 pupils | Free schools special | 8–16 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| New Skill Centre 70 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ipswich Academy 981 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ravenswood Community Primary School 385 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy 400 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy 361 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| First Base Ipswich Academy | Academy alternative provision converter | 3–8 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Alderwood Academy | Academy alternative provision converter | 8–14 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Morland Church of England Primary School 358 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Rose Hill Primary 259 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Cliff Lane Primary School 446 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School 591 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery 637 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Copleston High School 1,930 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery 404 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Parkside Academy 5 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Alban's Catholic High School 967 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich 210 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.9 mi |
| St Helen's Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich 212 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Redstone Hall School | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy 811 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Hillside Primary School 402 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.9 mi |
| Woodbridge Road Academy 89 pupils | Free schools special | 9–16 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Halifax Primary School 409 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Sidegate Primary School 649 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Nacton Church of England Primary School 100 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| Orwell Park School 167 pupils | Other independent school | 2–14 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Ipswich High School 514 pupils | Other independent school | 3–19 | Report | 2.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.