Castle Hill Junior School vs Dale Hall Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 637 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hill Junior School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
288 students
Dale Hall Community Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
412 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Junior School Ipswich, East of England | Dale Hall Community Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1391 of 1,872 | #818 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11490 of 15,697 | #6758 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 288 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 3% |
| 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.castlehillprimary.org.uk | www.dalehall.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dale Hall Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.7 vs 33.7).
- •Dale Hall Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 57%).
- •Castle Hill Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Dale Hall Community Primary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 288.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Castle Hill Junior School better than Dale Hall Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dale Hall Community Primary School ranks higher (55.7 vs 33.7 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 Castle Hill Junior School and Dale Hall Community Primary School?
About 637 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hill Junior School: 288. Dale Hall Community Primary School: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Junior School and Dale Hall Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Castle Hill Junior School is 1391st of 1,872 and Dale Hall Community Primary School is 818th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).