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Open establishments around an England postcode from a dated official snapshot, ordered by straight-line distance. Nearby never means eligible.

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IP2 9HW

Ipswich · East of England · England

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Schools within 2 miles

Grouped by sector and ordered from the postcode point. Distance does not show catchment or eligibility.

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State-funded

10 nearby

Funded by the state and free to attend. Places are decided by the admission authority, not by distance alone.

02
137 m0.1 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HN

Phase
Primary
Ages
5–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Roman Catholic
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 8 February 2023 · published 22 March 2023 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
04
260 m0.2 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Chantry Academy

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR

Phase
Secondary
Ages
11–16
Type
Academy sponsor led
Admissions
Non-selective
Sector
State-funded
Character
None
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 30 April 2024 · published 13 June 2024 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
05
574 m0.4 mi straight-lineOfsted 3Requires improvement

The Willows Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Downing Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9ER

Phase
Primary
Ages
4–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: Requires improvementGraded inspection 13 February 2024 · published 25 April 2024 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
06
779 m0.5 mi straight-lineUngradedStandards maintained

Halifax Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Prince of Wales Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PY

Phase
Primary
Ages
4–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Standards maintainedUngraded inspection 12 March 2025 · published 29 April 2025. An ungraded inspection does not change the published grade, and Ofsted's data file does not repeat that grade here. Open the Ofsted report above to see it.
07
788 m0.5 mi straight-lineOfsted 1Outstanding

The Oaks Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Aster Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0NR

Phase
Primary
Ages
3–11
Type
Academy converter
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: OutstandingGraded inspection under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.A later ungraded inspection found: Standards maintained. An ungraded inspection does not change the published grade.Ungraded inspection 23 October 2024: Standards maintained
08
1,105 m0.7 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Ranelagh Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Pauls Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0AN

Phase
Primary
Ages
3–11
Type
Community school
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 10 May 2022 · published 5 July 2022 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
09
1,157 m0.7 mi straight-lineReport card2 June 2026

Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PL

Phase
Secondary
Ages
11–16
Type
Academy sponsor led
Admissions
Non-selective
Sector
State-funded
Character
None
Ofsted evidenceView details
Report card · inspected 2 June 2026
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: MetBefore September 2024 this school was graded Good overall (inspected 29 March 2022).
10
1,170 m0.7 mi straight-lineReport card2 June 2026

Hillside Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Belstead Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8NU

Phase
Primary
Ages
3–11
Type
Academy sponsor led
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Report card · inspected 2 June 2026
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard
  • Early yearsExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: MetBefore September 2024 this school was graded Requires improvement overall (inspected 4 October 2023).
11
1,364 m0.8 mi straight-lineOfsted 3Requires improvement

Gusford Community Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LQ

Phase
Primary
Ages
4–11
Type
Academy sponsor led
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: Requires improvementGraded inspection 12 November 2024 · published 12 January 2025 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
12
1,573 m1.0 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Sprites Primary Academy

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Stonechat Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0SA

Phase
Primary
Ages
4–11
Type
Academy sponsor led
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 8 November 2022 · published 15 December 2022 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.

Independent (private)

1 nearby

Fee-paying. Most are inspected by Ofsted or an approved inspectorate, and many hold no published overall grade.

03
242 m0.2 mi straight-line

St Joseph's College

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Belstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9DR

Phase
Not applicable
Ages
2–19
Type
Other independent school
Admissions
Selective
Sector
Independent
Character
Selective
Ofsted evidenceNo published outcome
No inspection outcome published for this URNThe Ofsted snapshot covers state-funded schools. Independent schools, colleges and new URNs can be absent.

Special and alternative provision

1 nearby

Provision for particular needs. A place is arranged through the local authority, not by application from the doorstep.

01
0 m0.0 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Stone Lodge Academy

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HW

Phase
Not applicable
Ages
5–16
Type
Academy special sponsor led
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
Special / alternative
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 28 January 2025 · published 11 March 2025 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.A later ungraded inspection found: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next. An ungraded inspection does not change the published grade.Ungraded inspection 4 July 2023: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

Distance boundary Straight-line from the postcode point, not a walking or driving route.

Admissions boundary Nearby does not mean in-catchment, eligible, available or preferred.

Inspection boundary Ofsted records are dated publications, not a current quality guarantee. Previous-framework overall grades remain labelled separately.

Source date GIAS 6 September 2026 · Ofsted 31 July 2026.

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