Claydon High School vs Linton Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 58 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claydon High School
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
765 students
Linton Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
766 students
| Measure | Claydon High School Ipswich, East of England | Linton Village College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #223 of 460 | #85 of 460 |
| National rank | #1828 of 4,090 | #640 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 765 | 766 |
| Pupils on roll | 765 | 766 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 113.3% | 83.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 52.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.6% | 56.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.2% | 71.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | 4.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ipswich | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.claydonhigh.co.uk | www.lvc.org |
The verdict
- •Linton Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.3 vs 52.9).
- •Linton Village College is the larger school with 766 students compared with 765.
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 Claydon High School better than Linton Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Linton Village College ranks higher (79.3 vs 52.9 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 Claydon High School and Linton Village College?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Claydon High School: 765. Linton Village College: 766. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Claydon High School and Linton Village College rank in East of England?
Claydon High School is 223rd of 460 and Linton Village College is 85th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).