Hadleigh High School vs Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hadleigh High School
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
712 students
Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
44 students
| Measure | Hadleigh High School Ipswich, East of England | Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #248 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #2045 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 712 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 712 | 44 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.8% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hadleighhigh.net/ | www.whatfield.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hadleigh High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 32.9).
- •Hadleigh High School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 44.
- •Hadleigh High 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 Hadleigh High School better than Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hadleigh High School ranks higher (48.4 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 Hadleigh High School and Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hadleigh High School: 712. Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hadleigh High School and Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Hadleigh High School is 248th of 460 and Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).