Copleston High School vs St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copleston High School
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,930 students
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Copleston High School Ipswich, East of England | St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #188 of 460 | #438 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1503 of 4,090 | #3539 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,930 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,930 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 1.4% |
| Capacity filled | 108.4% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.15 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.copleston.suffolk.sch.uk | www.st-johns.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.0 vs 59.7).
- •Copleston High School is the larger school with 1,930 students compared with 212.
- •Copleston High School is a academy school while St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is a local authority 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 Copleston High School better than St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich ranks higher (72.0 vs 59.7 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 Copleston High School and St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Copleston High School: 1,930. St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Copleston High School and St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich rank in East of England?
Copleston High School is 188th of 460 and St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is 438th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).