Gusford Community Primary School vs The Willows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 931 m 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
The Willows Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
259 students
| Measure | Gusford Community Primary School Ipswich, East of England | The Willows Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1386 of 1,872 | #1756 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11467 of 15,697 | #14607 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 518 | 259 |
| Pupils on roll | 518 | 259 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | 60.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 66.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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.gusfordprimary.net | www.thewillows.omat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gusford Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.8 vs 15.7).
- •Gusford Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 35%).
- •Gusford Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Gusford Community Primary School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 259.
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 The Willows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gusford Community Primary School ranks higher (33.8 vs 15.7 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 Gusford Community Primary School and The Willows Primary School?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gusford Community Primary School: 518. The Willows Primary School: 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gusford Community Primary School and The Willows Primary School rank in East of England?
Gusford Community Primary School is 1386th of 1,872 and The Willows Primary School is 1756th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).