The Pre-Prep and Nursery were established in 1883 with the aim of preparing children aged 7 to 11 for entry into the Senior School.

The remainder of the School's sport's fields are located at a nearby site on the edge of the town.

The School operates on an independent, fee-charging basis, with a few scholarships including sports, academic and art and music and means-tested bursaries.

[3] The oldest record that may refer to the school in Ipswich goes back to 1399, in a legal dispute over unpaid fees.

From 1483 the school moved to a house bequeathed by ex-pupil Richard Felaw, a merchant and politician.

In 1528, building work began on an ambitious project for a 'college' school in Ipswich to rival the likes of Eton College.

Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England, funded his 'College of St Mary' by ''suppressing' local religious houses such as Rumburgh Priory.

However, Wolsey fell out of favour with King Henry VIII and the college in Ipswich was demolished in 1530 while still half-built.

One of which fell with him, Unwilling to outlive the good that did it; The other, though unfinish'd, yet so famous'[5] After Wolsey's downfall in 1530, his former ally Thomas Cromwell ensured the survival of the School by securing for it a new endowment from King Henry VIII and the status of a royal foundation.

In 1851 Prince Albert laid the foundation stone for the School's first purpose-built premises in Henley Road.

The final and most important event is Sports Day, in the Summer Term, on which the athletics competitions take place.

The school also offers other activities, including the Torino Debating Society, the Dead Poets Society (for A-Level English students) led by Sixth Form pupils, a Sub Aqua Club, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and a Combined Cadet Force with Army and Air Force sections.

It contains articles of note and interest to the members of the school such as sports results and upcoming events.