Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Westbourne Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.8 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
Westbourne Academy
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
989 students
| Measure | Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Westbourne Academy Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1533 of 1,872 | #372 of 460 |
| National rank | #12721 of 15,697 | #3068 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 236 | 989 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 989 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.7% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bramsomfederation.net | www.westbourne.attrust.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (27.4 vs 28.0).
- •Westbourne Academy is the larger school with 989 students compared with 236.
- •Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Westbourne Academy 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 Westbourne Academy?
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 Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Westbourne Academy?
About 1.8 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. Westbourne Academy: 989. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Westbourne Academy rank in East of England?
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1533rd of 1,872 and Westbourne Academy is 372nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).