Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Suffolk 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 362 schools across Suffolk. Updated with 2025–26 data.

362

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

59.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

35.8

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Highfield Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Summerhill School Not applicable	—	95	View school
🥉	Fairstead House Not applicable	—	95	View school
4.	Old Buckenham Hall School Not applicable	—	95	View school
5.	Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School Not applicable	—	95	View school
6.	South Lee School Not applicable	—	95	View school
7.	First Base Ipswich Academy Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
8.	Worlingworth Church of England primary school Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
9.	Palgrave Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	90	View school
10.	Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
11.	All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
12.	Ipswich School Not applicable	—	87	View school
13.	St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
14.	Woods Loke Primary School Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
15.	Exning Primary School Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
16.	Birchwood Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
17.	Red Oak Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
18.	Ringshall School Primary	Good	84	View school
19.	St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Primary	Good	84	View school
20.	Sproughton Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Suffolk?

There are 362 primary & secondary schools in Suffolk, of which 28 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Suffolk?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Suffolk is Highfield Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Suffolk?

Primary and secondary school applications in Suffolk are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Suffolk council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Suffolk?

8% of primary & secondary schools in Suffolk are rated Outstanding and 72% are rated Good. 70.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.