Woodbridge School
School summary
Tracing its origins to 1500, Woodbridge School is a Church of England independent school in Suffolk educating around 530 pupils from ages 4 to 18, with both day and boarding places available. Its 11+ entry point welcomes new families into a medium-sized community that keeps classes small, reflected in a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 11 to 1. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent across the board, including for pupils' personal development, and all compliance standards were met. With a sixth form of 141 pupils and a generous spread of scholarships, it appeals to families seeking a rounded, traditional education with breadth.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
60%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
52%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
73%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 28 March 2023
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: 60% of GCSE grades reach 9-7 against a national average of 23%, and at A-level 52% of grades are A*-A compared with 28% nationally. The curriculum is academically conventional and wide, with the sciences, mathematics, English and humanities all popular, alongside languages including French, Spanish and Chinese, plus options such as Latin and Statistics at GCSE. Sixth-formers can extend themselves through the EPQ, and around 11% of pupils receive SEN support.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Shona Norman
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 141
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a clear strength, with rugby, netball, hockey, cricket, tennis, squash and more on offer. Beyond the academic scholarships, awards in music, sport, chess, drama and art signal a school that values talent across many fields. Drama in particular features prominently from GCSE through to A-level.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1500
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 11.23%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Students in years 7 – 11 may have their mobile phone on their person, however they must be switched off. Students in years 12 -13 may have their mobile phone on their person, however they must also be switched off. Exception in sixth form centre where restrictions are relaxed. BYOD introduced from September 2023.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £23,571 - £25,515
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £36,666 - £47,286
Schools nearby
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Ipswich, East of England
Ipswich High School
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.