Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Down Hall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 54 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
273 students
Down Hall Primary School
Rayleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
272 students
| Measure | Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Down Hall Primary School Rayleigh, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #942 of 1,872 | #413 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7860 of 15,697 | #3287 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 273 | 272 |
| Pupils on roll | 273 | 272 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 9% |
| 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 | Rayleigh |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.capel-st-mary.suffolk.sch.uk | www.downhallprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Down Hall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.3 vs 50.5).
- •Down Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 63%).
- •Down Hall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 272.
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 Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Down Hall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Down Hall Primary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 50.5 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 Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Down Hall Primary School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Rayleigh in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 273. Down Hall Primary School: 272. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Down Hall Primary School rank in East of England?
Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 942nd of 1,872 and Down Hall Primary School is 413th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).