Castle Hill Junior School vs Westbourne Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km 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
Westbourne Academy
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
989 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Junior School Ipswich, East of England | Westbourne Academy Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1391 of 1,872 | #372 of 460 |
| National rank | #11490 of 15,697 | #3068 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 288 | 989 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 989 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.castlehillprimary.org.uk | www.westbourne.attrust.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Hill Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.7 vs 28.0).
- •Westbourne Academy is the larger school with 989 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castle Hill Junior School better than Westbourne Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Hill Junior School ranks higher (33.7 vs 28.0 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 Westbourne Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hill Junior School: 288. Westbourne Academy: 989. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Junior School and Westbourne Academy rank in East of England?
Castle Hill Junior School is 1391st of 1,872 and Westbourne Academy is 372nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).