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Ipswich School 伊普斯威奇中学, 伊普斯威奇学校

Henley Road, Ipswich,
Suffolk IP1 3SG
Tel: 01473 408300 Fax: 01473 400058
Website: www.ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk
• CO-ED, 11–18, Day & Boarding (full & weekly)
• Pupils 703, Upper sixth 95
• Termly fees £2588–£2878 (Day), £4304–£5007 (Boarding), £4092–£4699 (Weekly)
• HMC
• Enquiries/applications to the Registrar

What it’s like
Founded around 1390 by the Ipswich Merchant Guild of Corpus Christi, it was endowed by Henry VIII and granted a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I. In 1852 the school moved into handsome new buildings in the Victorian collegiate style. It stands on high ground overlooking Christchurch Park, with a cricket field and sports hall on site and another 30 acres of playing fields 10 minutes’ walk away. Many improvements and additions have been made over the years, including the fine library and performing arts complex, and it has excellent all-round facilities. The prep school is on the same site, with its own buildings but with the use of the senior school amenities; a nursery and pre-prep department is adjacent. Religious education is provided at all levels. Every pupil has one chapel service a week, and one Sunday service each term. All denominations are welcome. Originally a boys’ school, it first admitted girls to the sixth form some 30 years ago and at 11 in 1997, so it is now co-educational throughout. A broad general education is provided and examination results are very good. Drama and music are well supported; there are dramatic productions for all age groups and plentiful opportunities for music-making. High standards are achieved in sports and games, with regional representation in a large number of sports. Pupils are encouraged to join the thriving CCF contingent or to undertake some community service. The many clubs and societies cater for a range of interests and the school has a successful record in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Age range 11–18; 703 pupils, 660 day (465 boys, 195 girls), 43 board (29 boys, 14 girls). 3% are from overseas.
Entrance: Main entry ages 11, 13 and 16. Own exam or Common Entrance used at 13; for sixth-form entry, 6 GCSEs at least grade C (grade B in sixth-form subjects). State school entry 50% of senior intake; large number from own junior school (enquiries to the Registrar, Ipswich Preparatory School; same address, tel 01473 408301).

Scholarships & bursaries Some scholarships, maximum value 50% of fees, at 11 and 13 (academic, art, music); a few at entry at 16 (academic, music, all-rounder). Also school’s own means tested assisted places and bursaries at 11, 13 and 16.

Head & staff
Headmaster: Ian Galbraith, in post from 1992. Educated at Dulwich College and Cambridge University (geography). Previously Head of Upper School at Dulwich College. British Schools Exploring Society leader to Iceland and Greenland. Publications: Understanding Physical Geography; Ecosystems; Land Forms; Map Reading and Analysis.
Teaching staff: 59 full time, 10 part time. Annual turnover 5%. Average age 39.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 92 pupils in Year 11: 95% gained at least grade C in 9+ subjects. Average GCSE score 64 (65 over 3 years).
A-levels: 94 in upper sixth. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 369.

University & college entrance 99% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (10% after a gap year), 5% to Oxbridge. 1% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 35% in science & engineering, 62% in humanities & social sciences. Others typically go on to art or drama college.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 20–21 AS/A-level subjects.
Sixth form: Sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level; in addition, all take AS-level general studies (A-level not taken). On average, 21% take science A-levels; 25% arts/humanities; 54% both. Key skills: ICT taught as discrete unit.
Vocational: Work experience offered to Year 11.
Languages: French, German and Russian offered at GCSE and A-level; also Italian and Spanish GCSE in sixth form. Regular exchanges (France and Germany); biennial trip to Russia.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1–2 lessons/week in Years 7–8 and 10–11) and across the curriculum. 200+ computers for pupil use (8 hours a day), all networked and with e-mail and filtered internet access. Most pupils take OCR Clait Plus in Years 12–13 (some take Advanced).

The arts
Music: About 40% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Some 10 musical groups including orchestras, chamber group, chapel choir, wind band, big band, several jazz and pop groups.
Drama: Drama offered as part of English, dance as part of PE; speech and drama lessons in small groups. 7–8 productions annually involving all age groups.
Art & design: On average, 25 take GCSE, 12 A-level. Design, pottery, photography, print-making, sculpture, textiles also offered.

Sport & activities
Sport: Netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, rounders, soccer, squash, badminton, table tennis, athletics, cross-country, fives, shooting, tennis, polygym and sailing. RLSS, fencing, ASA exams may be taken. Regional and county representatives at rugby, hockey, netball, cricket, cross-country, tennis, athletics.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. CCF or community service in Years 10 and 11, optional in sixth form. Up to 20 clubs, eg Athenaeum, ornithology, badminton, chemistry, chess, creative writing.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn, dress code in sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Competitive and pastoral houses. Head of school and two deputies, prefects, and heads of houses appointed by the Headmaster in consultation with Housemasters/mistresses.
Religion: Attendance at religious worship (C of E) compulsory weekly.
Social: Many trips abroad eg to St Petersburg; classical trips to Mediterranean; ski trips; exchanges to France and Germany; birdwatching to North Africa. Pupils allowed to bring own car, bike or motorbike to school with parents’ permission. Meals self-service.
School tuck shop. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once might expect a reprimand (parents contacted if other reasons for concern). Those caught smoking cannabis on the premises should expect immediate suspension and contact with parents; probably leading to expulsion.

Former pupils Mark Bailey (England rugby player); Nils Blythe (broadcaster); David Sawer (composer).