Chantry Academy vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 329 m 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
St Joseph's College
Ipswich · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
564 students
| Measure | Chantry Academy Ipswich, East of England | St Joseph's College Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #437 of 460 | #76 of 460 |
| National rank | #3670 of 4,090 | #527 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 1,006 | 564 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,006 | 564 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.9 | 54.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.1% | 65.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.9% | 84.6% |
| EBacc average points | 2.77 | 4.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.2 |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chantryacademy.org | www.stjos.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 18.2).
- •Chantry Academy is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 564.
- •Chantry Academy is a academy school while St Joseph's College is a independent 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chantry Academy better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's College ranks higher (82.4 vs 18.2 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 St Joseph's College?
About 329 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chantry Academy: 1,006. St Joseph's College: 564. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chantry Academy and St Joseph's College rank in East of England?
Chantry Academy is 437th of 460 and St Joseph's College is 76th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).