Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery vs Northgate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
Northgate High School
Ipswich · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,750 students
| Measure | Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery Ipswich, East of England | Northgate High School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1260 of 1,872 | #131 of 460 |
| National rank | #10351 of 15,697 | #1091 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 404 | 1,750 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 1,750 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.9 |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cliffordroadschool.org.uk | www.northgate.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Northgate High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 39.0).
- •Northgate High School is the larger school with 1,750 students compared with 404.
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 Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery better than Northgate High School?
On the Success Index (England), Northgate High School ranks higher (68.4 vs 39.0 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 Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery and Northgate High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery: 404. Northgate High School: 1,750. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery and Northgate High School rank in East of England?
Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery is 1260th of 1,872 and Northgate High School is 131st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).