These subjects are compulsory for all pupils in Year 9
Options
Pupils also choose TWO from the following subjects, and each is studied for three periods per fortnight
Art l Computer Science l Design Technology l Music
Languages
Pupils also choose ONE of the following language options. One group will be able to choose both Latin and a new modern foreign language. Each language is studied for 8 periods per fortnight
Classical Civilisation l German l Latin
The following subjects form part of the CORE CURRICULUM for all pupils
English Maths Life Skills Sports
SCIENCES - pupils choose ONE of the following options:
A 3 separate sciences - Biology, Chemistry and Physics - leading to 3 separate GCSEs
B 2 separate sciences - from Biology, Chemistry and Physics - leading to 2 separate GCSEs
C Combined Science in 3 timetabled columns, leading to 2 Combined Science GCSEs
Option B allows students to choose an additional GCSE subject
OPTIONS
Pupils must choose FOUR of the following subjects, including at least ONE modern foreign language. Pupils who choose Science option B choose FIVE subjects. One group will be able to choose Latin and a modern foreign language
Art Drama Music
Classical Civilisation Geography PRE
Computer Science History German
Design Technology Latin French or Spanish
Choices are made at the end of Year 9
A LEVEL OPTIONS
Humanities
English Geography
History PRE
Languages French German Latin Spanish
STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths)
Creative Arts
Social Sciences
Biology
Chemisty
Physics
Computer Science
Art (Fine Art, Textiles or Photography)
Design Technology
Business Studies
Economics
BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA
Maths
Further Maths
Psychology
Music
Drama and Theatre
PE Politics
Sport and Exercise Science
The Edge is our Life Skills programme for Sixth Formers which includes training as a Mental Health First Aider, and topics such as health and fitness, cooking and digital lifestyles. Many students also undertake an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
Over 80% of exams graded A*-B, over one in six graded A* and 100% pass rate in all 26 subjects.
Number of students in Year 13: 151
70% of BTEC students achieved Distinction or higher
Ipswich School pupils have been very successful over the years in gaining places at competitive universities, including Cambridge, Durham, Exeter, Leeds, Bristol, Nottingham and Manchester,as well as at leading medical schools.
In 2023, over one in five pupils achieved all their GCSEs at grade 7 or above - 29 pupils - and three pupils achieved straight grade 9s.
100% of pupils achieved at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.
STATISTICS
Number of pupils
Grades 9-7
84% of students achieved a place at their first or insurance university choice
82% of students achieved a place at a Russell Group or other competitive university
Our students study a wide range of subjects at university, including:
Agriculture American Studies
Art and Design Biochemistry
Business and Management
Chemical Engineering
Computer Science Dentistry
Economics Fine Art Geography
History International Relations Law
Korean Mathematics Medicine
Natural Sciences Music Physiotherapy
Politics Psychology
Sport and Exercise Science
Veterinary Medicine
www.ipswich.school/careers
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7 students to Manchester
2 students to Cambridge
Engineering I Natural Sciences
3 students to UCL
7 students to York Computer Science I Business Management I Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) I Economics I Mathematics
The quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements
““Pupils demonstrate high levels of academic achievement and are extrememly successful in their activities beyond the classroom.”
“These high standards are a reflection of the pupils’ exceptional attitudes to learning and of teaching characterised by strong subject knowledge and the use of excellent learning resources”
Ipswich School ISI Inspection Report 2022