Schools and Education in Nacton

There are 71 schools within 5 miles of Nacton town centre, including 38 primary and 8 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 86% are rated Good or Outstanding. Notable Outstanding schools include Birchwood Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich and The Oaks Primary School. Parents should note that 6 schools have a rating below Good — it's worth reviewing the latest inspection reports.

Total Schools
71
Primary
38
Secondary
8
Good / Outstanding
86%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

35
6
Outstanding (3) Good (35) Requires Improvement (6) Not yet inspected (27)
Birchwood Primary School Primary 3.4 miles Valiant Road, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3SP Inspected: 03 February 2023 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Primary 3.7 miles Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4EU Inspected: 24 April 2024 The Oaks Primary School Primary 4.9 miles Aster Road, Ipswich, IP2 0NR Inspected: 25 November 2024
Nacton Church of England Primary School Primary 0.3 miles The Street, Nacton, Ipswich, IP10 0EU Inspected: 31 March 2025 New Skill Centre 1.7 miles The Drift, 2-5 The Drift, Ipswich, IP3 9QR Inspected: 09 September 2025 Sir Bobby Robson School 1.9 miles Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, IP3 9FA Inspected: 28 July 2023 Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School Primary 2.2 miles Woodlands, Chelmondiston, Ipswich, IP9 1DT Inspected: 08 October 2021 Tree House Family Hub 2.2 miles Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0RH Inspected: 06 October 2011 Morland Church of England Primary School Primary 2.2 miles Morland Road, Ipswich, IP3 0LH Inspected: 10 November 2022 Broke Hall Community Primary School Primary 2.4 miles Chatsworth Drive, Ipswich, IP4 5XD Inspected: 25 July 2023 Bucklesham Primary School Primary 2.4 miles Main Road, Bucklesham, Ipswich, IP10 0AX Inspected: 10 September 2024 Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy Primary 2.4 miles Raeburn Road, Ipswich, IP3 0EW Inspected: 01 April 2022 Cedarwood Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2ES Inspected: 17 March 2023 Copleston High School Secondary 2.8 miles Copleston Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HD Inspected: 30 January 2024 Britannia Primary School and Nursery Primary 2.9 miles Britannia Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HE Inspected: 03 March 2023 Cliff Lane Primary School Primary 3 miles Cliff Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0PJ Inspected: 25 March 2024 Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Primary 3.1 miles Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JG Inspected: 23 June 2023 St Alban's Catholic High School Secondary 3.3 miles Digby Road, Ipswich, IP4 3NJ Inspected: 22 May 2025 Parkside Academy 3.3 miles Spring Road, Ipswich, IP4 5ND Inspected: 19 March 2024 Kesgrave High School Secondary 3.4 miles Main Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2PB Inspected: 03 February 2023 Holbrook Academy Secondary 3.6 miles Ipswich Road, Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2QX Inspected: 09 September 2024 St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Primary 3.6 miles Victory Road, Ipswich, IP4 4LE Inspected: 25 April 2024 University of Suffolk 3.6 miles Neptune Quay, Neptune Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1QJ Inspected: 22 July 2022 Suffolk New College 16 plus 3.6 miles Rope Walk, Ipswich, IP4 1LT Inspected: 13 January 2023 Shotley Community Primary School Primary 3.6 miles B1456, Shotley, Ipswich, IP9 1NR Inspected: 15 March 2023 Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Secondary 3.7 miles Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, IP2 8PL Inspected: 24 May 2022 Holbrook Primary School Primary 3.8 miles The Street, Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2PZ Inspected: 26 May 2022 Sidegate Primary School Primary 3.8 miles Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, IP4 4JD Inspected: 18 November 2022 Trimley St Martin Primary School Primary 3.9 miles Kirton Road, Trimley St Martin, Felixstowe, IP11 0QL Inspected: 15 December 2023 Wooden House Family Hub 4 miles Lanark Road, Ipswich, IP4 3EJ Inspected: 25 July 2012 St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Primary 4 miles Bolton Lane, Ipswich, IP4 2BT Inspected: 21 June 2024 Martlesham Primary Academy Primary 4.2 miles Black Tiles Lane, Martlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 4SS Inspected: 14 May 2024 St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Primary 4.4 miles Portman Road, Ipswich, IP1 2AX Inspected: 20 November 2023 Willows Family Hub 4.4 miles Downing Close, Ipswich, IP2 9UX Inspected: 13 February 2012 Chantry Academy Secondary 4.5 miles Mallard Way, Ipswich, IP2 9LR Inspected: 14 June 2024 Bealings School Primary 4.7 miles Sandy Lane, Little Bealings, Woodbridge, IP13 6LW Inspected: 23 September 2024 Ranelagh Primary School Primary 4.8 miles Paul's Road, Ipswich, IP2 0AN Inspected: 06 July 2022 Handford Hall Primary School Primary 4.9 miles Gatacre Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LQ Inspected: 18 May 2023
Ravenswood Family Hub 1.4 miles Hening Avenue, 103 Hening Avenue, Ipswich, IP3 9QJ Inspected: 24 April 2014 Ipswich Academy Secondary 1.9 miles Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, IP3 0SP Inspected: 05 July 2024 Hillside Family Hub 3.8 miles Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, IP2 8NY Inspected: 07 April 2014 Hillside Primary School Primary 3.8 miles Belstead Avenue, Ipswich, IP2 8NU Inspected: 21 November 2023 The Willows Primary School Primary 4.4 miles Downing Close, Ipswich, IP2 9ER Inspected: 04 March 2025 Hawthorn Family Hub 4.9 miles Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich, IP2 0QY Inspected: 10 April 2014
Orwell Park School 0.5 miles Church Road, Ipswich, IP10 0ER Ravenswood Community Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Ravenswood Avenue, Ipswich, IP3 9UA Ipswich High School 1.7 miles Main Road, Ipswich, IP9 1AZ Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Primary 2.4 miles Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9JL Alderwood Academy 2.4 miles Raeburn Road, Ipswich, IP3 0EW First Base Ipswich Academy 2.4 miles Raeburn Road, Ipswich, IP3 0EW Rose Hill Primary Primary 2.8 miles Derby Road, Ipswich, IP3 8DL Kesgrave Family Hub 3.1 miles Bell Lane, 22 Bell Lane, Ipswich, IP5 1JQ Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Primary 3.3 miles Clifford Road, Ipswich, IP4 1PJ Gorseland Primary School Primary 3.5 miles Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, IPSWICH, IP5 3QR St Helen's Primary School Primary 3.7 miles Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 2LT Redstone Hall School 3.8 miles Fore Street, Ipswich, IP4 1JW Woodbridge Road Academy 3.8 miles Russet Road, Ipswich, IP4 2EB Halifax Primary School Primary 3.9 miles Prince of Wales Drive, Ipswich, IP2 8PY St Christopher's Academy 4 miles Renfrew Road, Renfrew Road, Ipswich, IP4 3HG Rushmere Hall Primary School Primary 4 miles Lanark Road, Ipswich, IP4 3EJ Northgate High School Secondary 4.2 miles Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, IP4 3DL St Joseph's College 4.3 miles Belstead Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP2 9DR Stone Lodge Academy 4.4 miles Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, IP2 9HW St Mark's Catholic Primary School Primary 4.5 miles Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich, IP2 9HN Royal Hospital School 4.5 miles Parade Ground, Ipswich, IP9 2RX Ipswich School 4.5 miles Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG Westbridge Academy 4.6 miles London Road, Ipswich, IP1 2HE Trimley St Mary Primary School Primary 4.8 miles High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe, IP11 0ST Gusford Community Primary School Primary 4.8 miles Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9LQ Waldringfield Primary School Primary 4.9 miles Cliff Road, Waldringfield, Woodbridge, IP12 4QL Wellington Family Hub 4.9 miles Chevallier Street, Ipswich, IP1 2PB Inspected: 19 December 2012