Broke Hall Community Primary School vs Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 92 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broke Hall Community Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
591 students
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
Waltham Abbey · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
598 students
| Measure | Broke Hall Community Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Waltham Abbey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #355 of 1,872 | #618 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2761 of 15,697 | #4982 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 591 | 598 |
| Pupils on roll | 591 | 598 |
| Free school meals | 6.3% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 11% |
| 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 | Waltham Abbey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brokehall.suffolk.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Broke Hall Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.3 vs 64.4).
- •Broke Hall Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 73%).
- •Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is the larger school with 598 students compared with 591.
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 Broke Hall Community Primary School better than Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Broke Hall Community Primary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 64.4 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 Broke Hall Community Primary School and Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Waltham Abbey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broke Hall Community Primary School: 591. Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy: 598. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broke Hall Community Primary School and Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Broke Hall Community Primary School is 355th of 1,872 and Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is 618th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).