Ipswich Preparatory School

This high-achieving prep in Ipswich delivers a top-notch education from a nautically themed building – each floor has a deck like a ship – with the impressive Claire Jackson at the helm. Possessing the perfect attributes for a prep school head – patience, kindness, a lovely sense of fun plus a razor-sharp vision for the school and her pupils – she alone is a draw for many parents, but the dedication of the entire staff and the elevated quality of teaching and pastoral care makes this school the complete package. Located in an area full of elegant Victorian and Edward...

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Boys in blue and white checked shirts writing together at a desk

Children in royal blue tops playing outside

Boy being helped in a class by a teacher with blond hair wearing glasses

Children being helped in maths by a teacher wearing a blue watch

Girls in blue and white checked dresses and blue cardigans together in the playground

Children in white tops and blue skirts and shorts playing hockey on green astroturf

Fees and bursaries

Day fees per term

Nursery	-
Reception	£4,235
Year 1	£4,993
Year 2	£4,993
Year 3	£5,486
Year 4	£5,204
Year 5	£5,204
Year 6	£5,204

Bursaries
The school awards up to eight Year 7 means-tested bursaries each year, the total value of which varies each year. These can have a value of up to 100% of school fees. Pupils do not need to apply for or win a scholarship in order to be considered for a bursary.

Income, assets and outgoings are considered when applying for a bursary, and each family is assessed individually. Bursaries are re-evaluated on an annual basis.

Bursary contact:

fees@ipswich.school

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Ipswich Preparatory School is
linked with:

The Lodge Day Nursery Ipswich

Ipswich School Ipswich

Essentials

Address
3 Ivry Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3QW

Contact
prepenquiries@ipswich.school
01473 282800

Website
ipswich.school

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Bursaries

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