Birchwood Primary School vs Gorseland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 563 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Gorseland Primary School
IPSWICH · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
461 students
| Measure | Birchwood Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Gorseland Primary School IPSWICH, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #301 of 1,872 | #738 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2329 of 15,697 | #6170 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 209 | 461 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 461 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 10% |
| 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.birchwoodprimary.co.uk/ | www.gorseland.net |
The verdict
- •Birchwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 58.4).
- •Birchwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 63%).
- •Birchwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 10%).
- •Gorseland Primary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 209.
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 Birchwood Primary School better than Gorseland Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birchwood Primary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 58.4 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 Birchwood Primary School and Gorseland Primary School?
About 563 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and IPSWICH in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchwood Primary School: 209. Gorseland Primary School: 461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchwood Primary School and Gorseland Primary School rank in East of England?
Birchwood Primary School is 301st of 1,872 and Gorseland Primary School is 738th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).