Formerly a private school for girls, it was converted to co-education in 2018 following acquisition by the China-oriented[2] investment banker London & Oxford Group.

She was succeeded by Miss Kennett and, in 1905, the Council of the Trust purchased a large private house and grounds in Westerfield Road, Ipswich.

[4] Following acquisition of the school by London and Oxford Group (LOG) in 2017, the principal and the chair of governors remained in their positions,[1] reporting to the ownership subsidiary Ipswich Education Limited (IEL).

[5] Woolverstone Hall, a Grade I listed paladian mansion, houses the Sixth Form, Geography Dept, Dance Studio, Music Department, Head's study, main reception, offices and the Orwell Kitchen.

Students dine in the Orangery and Orwell Kitchen, situated in the main building which is also used as a wedding and events venue out of school term time.