Castle Manor Academy vs Claydon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Manor Academy
Haverhill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
760 students
Claydon High School
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
765 students
| Measure | Castle Manor Academy Haverhill, East of England | Claydon High School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 460 | #223 of 460 |
| National rank | #2802 of 4,090 | #1828 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 760 | 765 |
| Pupils on roll | 760 | 765 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 113.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.2% | 41.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.4% | 66.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.04 | 3.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Haverhill | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.castlemanor.org.uk | www.claydonhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Claydon High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.9 vs 32.9).
- •Claydon High School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 760.
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 Manor Academy better than Claydon High School?
On the Success Index (England), Claydon High School ranks higher (52.9 vs 32.9 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 Manor Academy and Claydon High School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Haverhill and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Manor Academy: 760. Claydon High School: 765. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Manor Academy and Claydon High School rank in East of England?
Castle Manor Academy is 348th of 460 and Claydon High School is 223rd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).