Castle Hill Junior School vs St Pancras Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 655 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
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
153 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Junior School Ipswich, East of England | St Pancras Catholic Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1391 of 1,872 | #840 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11490 of 15,697 | #6964 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 288 | 153 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 153 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 72% |
| 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.stpancrasschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Pancras Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 33.7).
- •St Pancras Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 57%).
- •Castle Hill Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Castle Hill Junior School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 153.
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 Castle Hill Junior School better than St Pancras Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Pancras Catholic Primary School ranks higher (54.7 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 St Pancras Catholic Primary School?
About 655 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. St Pancras Catholic Primary School: 153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Junior School and St Pancras Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Castle Hill Junior School is 1391st of 1,872 and St Pancras Catholic Primary School is 840th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).