Bildeston Primary School vs Old Buckenham Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bildeston Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
Old Buckenham Hall School
Ipswich · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
199 students
| Measure | Bildeston Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Old Buckenham Hall School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #514 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #4219 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 117 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bildeston.suffolk.sch.uk | www.obh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Old Buckenham Hall School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 117.
- •Bildeston Primary School is a local authority school while Old Buckenham Hall School is a independent 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 Bildeston Primary School better than Old Buckenham Hall School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bildeston Primary School and Old Buckenham Hall School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bildeston Primary School: 117. Old Buckenham Hall School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bildeston Primary School and Old Buckenham Hall School rank in East of England?
Bildeston Primary School is 514th of 1,872 and Old Buckenham Hall School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).