Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School vs Ipswich High School
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.
Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
Ipswich High School
Ipswich · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
514 students
| Measure | Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Ipswich High School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1057 of 1,872 | #236 of 460 |
| National rank | #8726 of 15,697 | #1967 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 117 | 514 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 514 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 65.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.66 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.8 |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chelmondiston.suffolk.sch.uk | www.ipswichhighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ipswich High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.9 vs 46.7).
- •Ipswich High School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 117.
- •Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Ipswich High School 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 Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School better than Ipswich High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ipswich High School ranks higher (49.9 vs 46.7 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 Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School and Ipswich High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School: 117. Ipswich High School: 514. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School and Ipswich High School rank in East of England?
Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School is 1057th of 1,872 and Ipswich High School is 236th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).