Birchwood Primary School vs Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km 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
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
523 students
| Measure | Birchwood Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #301 of 1,872 | #824 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2329 of 15,697 | #6838 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 209 | 523 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 523 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 12% |
| 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/ | heathprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Birchwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 55.3).
- •Birchwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 58%).
- •Birchwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 12%).
- •Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is the larger school with 523 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 Heath Primary School, Kesgrave?
On the Success Index (England), Birchwood Primary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 55.3 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 Birchwood Primary School and Heath Primary School, Kesgrave?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchwood Primary School: 209. Heath Primary School, Kesgrave: 523. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchwood Primary School and Heath Primary School, Kesgrave rank in East of England?
Birchwood Primary School is 301st of 1,872 and Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is 824th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).