Best Private Schools in Suffolk
Suffolk has 13 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. Nearly all of these schools offer both day and boarding places. There is one boarding-only school (Summerhill School) and one day-only school (Ipswich High School).
Where Schools are Located
Suffolk is well covered by independent schools with the biggest school clusters around Ipswich and Woodbridge. There are also schools in Framingham, Leiston, Henstead and Southwold.
School Genders in Suffolk
Nearly all of the private schools in Suffolk are co-ed schools, with just one girls-only school (Ipswich High School). There are no boys-only independent schools in Suffolk.
Suffolk Independent School League Table
| # | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60% | Woodbridge School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £6,885 | £12,460 |
| 2 | 59% | Ipswich School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £25,527 | £18,711 |
| 3 | 53% | Culford School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £10,260 | £16,265 |
| 4 | 49% | St Joseph’s College, Ipswich | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £8,554 | £15,555 |
| 5 | 44% | Framlingham College | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £8,100 | £14,400 |
| 6 | 41% | Royal Hospital School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £9,950 | £17,946 |
| 7 | 38% | Finborough School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £6,800 | £12,500 |
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Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| # | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60% | Woodbridge School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £6,885 | £12,460 |
| 2 | 59% | Ipswich School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £25,527 | £18,711 |
| 3 | 53% | Culford School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £10,260 | £16,265 |
| 4 | 49% | St Joseph’s College, Ipswich | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £8,554 | £15,555 |
| 5 | 44% | Framlingham College | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £8,100 | £14,400 |
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| # | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52% | Woodbridge School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £6,885 | £12,460 |
| 2 | 50% | Ipswich School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £25,527 | £18,711 |
| 3 | 40% | Royal Hospital School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £9,950 | £17,946 |
| =4 | 39% | Finborough School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £6,800 | £12,500 |
| =4 | 39% | Framlingham College | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £8,100 | £14,400 |
Day & Boarding Fees
Day fees
Boarding Fees
Best Co-Ed Schools
Best Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| # | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60% | Woodbridge School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £6,885 | £12,460 |
| 2 | 59% | Ipswich School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £25,527 | £18,711 |
| 3 | 53% | Culford School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £10,260 | £16,265 |
| 4 | 49% | St Joseph’s College, Ipswich | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £8,554 | £15,555 |
| 5 | 44% | Framlingham College | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £8,100 | £14,400 |
Best Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| # | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52% | Woodbridge School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £6,885 | £12,460 |
| 2 | 50% | Ipswich School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £25,527 | £18,711 |
| 3 | 40% | Royal Hospital School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £9,950 | £17,946 |
| =4 | 39% | Finborough School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £6,800 | £12,500 |
| =4 | 39% | Framlingham College | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £8,100 | £14,400 |
Co-Ed School Fees
Day fees
Boarding Fees
Boarding Schools in Suffolk
Woodbridge School
Ipswich School
Culford School
St Joseph’s College, Ipswich
Framlingham College
Royal Hospital School
Finborough School
Suffolk Private School Costs (Averages)
