School profile Verified 17 August 2026

Suffolk Private schools

Woodbridge School

Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JH

Woodbridge School is a private secondary-stage school in Woodbridge, Suffolk, with a published age range of 4-19.

Private school Co-ed Ages 4-19 Sixth form Boarding school
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
Boarding school
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-19
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

Woodbridge School gives pupils a continuous co-educational education from the early years to the Sixth Form, with day and boarding places within the same community. The move between stages brings greater independence and subject choice, but the school keeps the relationships and activities that make the earlier years familiar. That combination gives Woodbridge a clear all-through character without treating every age group in the same way.

In the senior school, pupils build a broad foundation before choosing GCSE subjects. English, mathematics, sciences, languages, humanities, music, drama and art sit alongside life skills, creativity and independent study. Academic work is taken seriously, but it is held within a wider education that values making, performing, playing and learning how to manage increasing responsibility.

The Sixth Form brings more specialisation and a direct connection with life after school. Students can study subjects including medicine, theatre, English Literature, Arabic, Spanish, politics, surveying, illustration and fine art. In 2025, 52% of A Level grades were A* to A and 73% were A* to B; 48% of leavers went to a top-20 university, while others chose academic and creative destinations. The emphasis is on helping students pursue a direction that suits their interests and abilities.

Boarding adds another way to belong, while day pupils remain at the centre of the mixed community. Woodbridge's character is found in the balance between broad curriculum, serious Sixth Form study, creative life and the gradual growth of confidence as pupils move through one school.

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
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 40.4 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 31.3% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Suffolk and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Woodbridge School, Suffolk, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
40.4
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
4
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Suffolk and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Woodbridge School, Suffolk, and England. 55 48.3 41.7 35 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details

Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
4-19
Headmaster
Miss Shona Norman
Pupil roll
710 pupils
Sixth form
Yes
Boarding
Boarding school

Location and contact

Address

Address
Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Postcode
IP12 4JH

School leadership

Headmaster
Miss Shona Norman

School contact

School phone
01394615000

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
+44 (0)1394 615000

Admissions

Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
Boarding school
Day fees
£8,247–£8,925 per term for Senior School day pupils in 2026/27, inclusive of VAT where applicable
Boarding fees
£15,144–£16,542 per term for Senior School full boarding in 2026/27, inclusive of VAT where applicable
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

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

  1. Year 7 application deadline

    23 November 2026

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027. Scholarships and bursaries are included.

  2. Year 7 entrance assessment and academic scholarship assessment

    11 January 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  3. Year 7 acceptance deadline

    1 March 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027. The published deadline is midday.

  4. Year 9 application deadline

    26 October 2026

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry year: September 2027. Scholarships and bursaries are included.

  5. Year 9 entrance assessment and academic scholarship assessment

    11 November 2026

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry year: September 2027.

  6. Year 9 acceptance deadline

    1 March 2027

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry year: September 2027. The published deadline is midday.

  7. Year 12 application deadline

    26 October 2026

    Route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027. Scholarships and bursaries are included.

  8. Year 12 entrance assessment and academic scholarship assessment

    12 November 2026

    Route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

  9. Year 12 acceptance deadline

    15 January 2027

    Route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027. The published deadline is midday.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
40.4 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
4 EBacc APS
A-level results
31.3% AAB or better
A-level average points
43.57 A-level points per entry

Inspection

Standards met

Latest inspection: 3 March 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 3 March 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Woodbridge School handle admissions?

Woodbridge School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Woodbridge School?

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 Woodbridge School?

Year 7 application deadline: 23 November 2026. Year 7 entrance assessment and academic scholarship assessment: 11 January 2027. Year 7 acceptance deadline: 1 March 2027. Year 9 application deadline: 26 October 2026. Year 9 entrance assessment and academic scholarship assessment: 11 November 2026. Year 9 acceptance deadline: 1 March 2027. Year 12 application deadline: 26 October 2026. Year 12 entrance assessment and academic scholarship assessment: 12 November 2026. Year 12 acceptance deadline: 15 January 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Woodbridge School?

Woodbridge School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 3 March 2026.