Chantry Academy vs Ranelagh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chantry Academy
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,006 students
Ranelagh Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
281 students
| Measure | Chantry Academy Ipswich, East of England | Ranelagh Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #437 of 460 | #1852 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3670 of 4,090 | #15345 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,006 | 281 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,006 | 281 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.77 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chantryacademy.org | www.ranelaghprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chantry Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.2 vs 8.9).
- •Chantry Academy is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 281.
- •Chantry Academy is a academy school while Ranelagh Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chantry Academy better than Ranelagh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chantry Academy ranks higher (18.2 vs 8.9 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 Chantry Academy and Ranelagh Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chantry Academy: 1,006. Ranelagh Primary School: 281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chantry Academy and Ranelagh Primary School rank in East of England?
Chantry Academy is 437th of 460 and Ranelagh Primary School is 1852nd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).