Bucklesham Primary School vs Orwell Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bucklesham Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Orwell Park School
Ipswich · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
167 students
| Measure | Bucklesham Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Orwell Park School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #343 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #2613 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–14 |
| Students | 104 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 53.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.orwellpark.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orwell Park School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 104.
- •Bucklesham Primary School is a local authority school while Orwell Park School is a independent 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 Bucklesham Primary School better than Orwell Park School?
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 Bucklesham Primary School and Orwell Park School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bucklesham Primary School: 104. Orwell Park School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bucklesham Primary School and Orwell Park School rank in East of England?
Bucklesham Primary School is 343rd of 1,872 and Orwell Park School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).