Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs The Beeches Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
236 students
The Beeches Community Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
393 students
| Measure | Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ipswich, East of England | The Beeches Community Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1533 of 1,872 | #1765 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12721 of 15,697 | #14659 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 236 | 393 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 393 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 43.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.7% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bramsomfederation.net | www.beechescps.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.4 vs 15.3).
- •Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 50%).
- •The Beeches Community Primary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 236.
- •Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while The Beeches Community Primary 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 Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than The Beeches Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (27.4 vs 15.3 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 Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and The Beeches Community Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 236. The Beeches Community Primary School: 393. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and The Beeches Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1533rd of 1,872 and The Beeches Community Primary School is 1765th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).