Year 7 Mug Shots

The Art Department set Year 7 a task to photograph a cup or mug, thinking carefully about composition. They had to take their mug to

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Ipswich School Co-curricular

Interview with Ollie Ward

After a 10 hour flight and a lack of sleep, nothing could dampen our excitement as Mrs Ward (English Teacher and Year 11 tutor) and

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Opening Hours

The main reception on Henley Road is open from 8.15am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. On Saturdays in term time the Henley Road reception is

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Mark Bailey

Mark Bailey’s Story

In 1972 the successful 11+ candidates from tiny Dale Hall primary school in north Ipswich were all due to start Northgate Grammar School that September. But

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Colin and Matt’s Story

“We can’t overstate how important the continuity of being able to stay on at the School gave us during the turmoil and change of the first months and years after we lost our dad. “

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Dr Hannah McFarland OI

Hannah’s Story

“I do often wonder if my life would have turned out quite the way it has if Ipswich School hadn’t taken a chance on me as a slightly precocious “girly swot” of an 11-year-old.”

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Rosie’s Story

Like most young people, my journey into secondary school began in year six. Everybody was overwhelmed with excitement knowing that we would be going to

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The Phoenix Fund

The Phoenix Fund is accessed in times of difficulty for families whose change in circumstances could jeopardise their child’s education.

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