Venue Hire
Ipswich School’s outstanding facilities are available to hire for a wide range of occasions, from weddings and residential stays to teaching, training, and sporting events.
Ipswich School is one of Suffolk’s leading independent schools, proud to offer a variety of exceptional venues for hire, from grand halls to intimate meeting spaces. Catering options are available upon request.
The Great School
• Stage area for performances, presentations, and talks
• Raked seating for 200, plus 45 in the gallery and 30 on the floor
• Fully flexible seating — can be cleared to create a 16m x 12m open space, ideal for weddings and celebrations
• Projector, sound system, and lectern available
• Professional sound and lighting desk (technician hire optional)
• Piano available for hire
• Access to a small kitchen and serving area
• Range of table and chair configurations, including 14 x 5ft round tables

The Little School
• Beautifully presented hall (14.5m x 12m) ideal for smaller gatherings
• Projector, sound system, and lectern available
• Piano for hire
• Small kitchen and serving area
• Space for a small stage and up to nine 5ft round tables
The Music School
• Modern, purpose-built facility
• Eight soundproof practice rooms
• Music technology suite
• Large rehearsal space

Cricket Pavilion
• Historic building central to Ipswich School’s sporting heritage
• Capacity: 50 standing or 30 seated
• Ideal for intimate gatherings, meetings, and presentations
• Audio and presentation facilities available
• Kitchen and serving area included

Dining Hall
• Suitable for both formal and informal occasions
• Configurable for large or small groups
• Presentation equipment available
• Full in-house catering by our award-winning team

Library
• Ideal for lectures, academic talks, and smaller meetings

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