Chantry Academy vs The Willows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 444 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
The Willows Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
259 students
| Measure | Chantry Academy Ipswich, East of England | The Willows Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #437 of 460 | #1756 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3670 of 4,090 | #14607 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,006 | 259 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,006 | 259 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 60.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 66.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.thewillows.omat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chantry Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.2 vs 15.7).
- •Chantry Academy is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 259.
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 The Willows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chantry Academy ranks higher (18.2 vs 15.7 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 Chantry Academy and The Willows Primary School?
About 444 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chantry Academy: 1,006. The Willows Primary School: 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chantry Academy and The Willows Primary School rank in East of England?
Chantry Academy is 437th of 460 and The Willows Primary School is 1756th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).