Bildeston Primary School vs Ringshall School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.2 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
Ringshall School
Stowmarket · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
| Measure | Bildeston Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Ringshall School Stowmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #514 of 1,872 | #545 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4219 of 15,697 | #4481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 117 | 117 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 117 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 55.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 0% |
| 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 | Stowmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bildeston.suffolk.sch.uk | www.ringshallschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bildeston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 67.0).
- •Ringshall School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 73%).
- •Bildeston Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Bildeston Primary School is a local authority school while Ringshall 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 Bildeston Primary School better than Ringshall School?
On the Success Index (England), Bildeston Primary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 67.0 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 Bildeston Primary School and Ringshall School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Stowmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bildeston Primary School: 117. Ringshall School: 117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bildeston Primary School and Ringshall School rank in East of England?
Bildeston Primary School is 514th of 1,872 and Ringshall School is 545th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).