Bealings School vs Kesgrave High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.1 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
Kesgrave High School
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,875 students
| Measure | Bealings School Woodbridge, East of England | Kesgrave High School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #851 of 1,872 | #130 of 460 |
| National rank | #7037 of 15,697 | #1090 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 104 | 1,875 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 1,875 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.8 |
| town | Woodbridge | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bealings.org.uk | www.kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kesgrave High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 54.3).
- •Kesgrave High School is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 104.
- •Bealings School is a local authority school while Kesgrave High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kesgrave High School?
On the Success Index (England), Kesgrave High School ranks higher (68.4 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 Kesgrave High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Woodbridge and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bealings School: 104. Kesgrave High School: 1,875. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bealings School and Kesgrave High School rank in East of England?
Bealings School is 851st of 1,872 and Kesgrave High School is 130th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).