Elmsett Church of England Primary School vs Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmsett Church of England Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
41 students
Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
44 students
| Measure | Elmsett Church of England Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 41 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 41 | 44 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 45.1% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.elmsettschool.co.uk | www.whatfield.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Elmsett Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.0 vs 32.9).
- •Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 44 students compared with 41.
- •Elmsett Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 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 Elmsett Church of England Primary School better than Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elmsett Church of England Primary School ranks higher (35.0 vs 32.9 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 Elmsett Church of England Primary School and Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmsett Church of England Primary School: 41. Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmsett Church of England Primary School and Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Elmsett Church of England Primary School is unranked and Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).