Bealings School vs Birchwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bealings School
Woodbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Birchwood Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Bealings School Woodbridge, East of England | Birchwood Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #851 of 1,872 | #301 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7037 of 15,697 | #2329 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 104 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Woodbridge | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bealings.org.uk | www.birchwoodprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Birchwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 54.3).
- •Birchwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 53%).
- •Birchwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
- •Birchwood Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 104.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bealings School better than Birchwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birchwood Primary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 54.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bealings School and Birchwood Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Woodbridge and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bealings School: 104. Birchwood Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bealings School and Birchwood Primary School rank in East of England?
Bealings School is 851st of 1,872 and Birchwood Primary School is 301st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).