Ipswich School
Same Suffolk area with a comparable local commute
School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
St Joseph's College is a private secondary-stage school in Ipswich, Suffolk, with a published age range of 2-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
St Joseph's College
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
St Joseph's College brings Nursery, Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form into one 60-acre Ipswich setting, with day and boarding routes from age 2 to 19. Aspiration, respect and confidence frame an education that is practical as well as principled, joining academic work to sport, creativity and service.
Senior pupils can choose A levels, vocational options or a combination of the two. The Extended Project Qualification introduces university-style research, while public speaking, Model United Nations, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, engineering, enterprise and service develop confidence in public and collaborative work. Sixth Form entry standards are set by subject.
Sport runs from broad participation to specialist opportunity. Partnerships with Ipswich Town, Ealing Trailfinders and Northampton Saints sit alongside TASS Dual Career Status, while creative and performing arts have comparable room to grow. Full, weekly, flexi and short-term boarding options are supported by study time, common rooms, outdoor space and pastoral staff.
Admissions begin with registration, a fee, recent reports and an assessment or conversation suited to age. Means-tested bursaries can be discussed directly. The Ipswich college is mixed, includes a Sixth Form and offers boarding, giving it a different route from the other St Joseph's schools in this group.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 82.4% grade 5+ in English and maths and 54.7 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 15.2% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Suffolk and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 54.7
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 82.4%
- EBacc APS
- 4.46
- EBacc entry
- 11%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Suffolk and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-19
- Principal
- Mrs D Clarke
- Pupil roll
- 564 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Belstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
- Postcode
- IP2 9DR
- Area
- Suffolk
School leadership
- Principal
- Mrs D Clarke
School contact
- School phone
- 01473690281
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01473690281
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 54.7 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 84.6% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 82.4% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 4.46 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 15.2% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 37.24 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 28 April 2026
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 28 April 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does St Joseph's College handle admissions?
St Joseph's College handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to St Joseph's College?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for St Joseph's College?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 28 April 2026.