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Our guide to Ipswich school Oftsted ratings

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Our comprehensive overview of local school performance, based on the latest Ofsted ratings.

Ofsted inspections reveal that 88% of Ipswich schools have achieved 'Good' or 'Outstanding' ratings, with only a handful requiring improvement.

The big picture: Ofsted ratings serve as a crucial benchmark for educational quality, influencing parental choices and highlighting areas of excellence and improvement across Ipswich's schools.

By the numbers:

  • 58 schools rated in total

  • 7 schools rated Outstanding (12%)

  • 44 schools rated Good (76%)

  • 7 schools rated Requires Improvement (12%)

  • No schools rated Inadequate

Why it matters: These ratings impact school reputations and student enrollment and can affect community development and property values in Ipswich.

Key insights:

  • Several special schools and nurseries have achieved 'Outstanding' ratings

  • Recent inspections show consistent performance, with most schools maintaining 'Good' ratings

  • A small number of schools require improvement

We shall continue to update the table as new ratings are published by Ofsted.

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