Gusford Community Primary School vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gusford Community Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
518 students
St Joseph's College
Ipswich · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
564 students
| Measure | Gusford Community Primary School Ipswich, East of England | St Joseph's College Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1386 of 1,872 | #76 of 460 |
| National rank | #11467 of 15,697 | #527 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 518 | 564 |
| Pupils on roll | 518 | 564 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.2 |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gusfordprimary.net | www.stjos.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 33.8).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 564 students compared with 518.
- •Gusford Community Primary School is a academy school while St Joseph's College is a independent 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 Gusford Community Primary School better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's College ranks higher (82.4 vs 33.8 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 Gusford Community Primary School and St Joseph's College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gusford Community Primary School: 518. St Joseph's College: 564. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gusford Community Primary School and St Joseph's College rank in East of England?
Gusford Community Primary School is 1386th of 1,872 and St Joseph's College is 76th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).