Gorseland Primary School vs Martlesham Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorseland Primary School
IPSWICH · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
461 students
Martlesham Primary Academy
Woodbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
125 students
| Measure | Gorseland Primary School IPSWICH, East of England | Martlesham Primary Academy Woodbridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #738 of 1,872 | #955 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6170 of 15,697 | #7941 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 461 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 461 | 125 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | Woodbridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gorseland.net | www.martleshamacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Gorseland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.4 vs 50.2).
- •Martlesham Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 63%).
- •Gorseland Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Gorseland Primary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 125.
- •Gorseland Primary School is a local authority school while Martlesham Primary Academy is a academy 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 Gorseland Primary School better than Martlesham Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gorseland Primary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 50.2 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 Gorseland Primary School and Martlesham Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between IPSWICH and Woodbridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorseland Primary School: 461. Martlesham Primary Academy: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorseland Primary School and Martlesham Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Gorseland Primary School is 738th of 1,872 and Martlesham Primary Academy is 955th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).