Halifax Primary School vs Hillside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 651 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halifax Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
409 students
Hillside Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
402 students
| Measure | Halifax Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Hillside Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #622 of 1,872 | #1622 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5033 of 15,697 | #13610 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 409 | 402 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 402 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 80.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 3% |
| 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.halifax.omat.org.uk | www.hillsideprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Halifax Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.0 vs 22.5).
- •Halifax Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 53%).
- •Halifax Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Halifax Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 402.
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 Halifax Primary School better than Hillside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Halifax Primary School ranks higher (64.0 vs 22.5 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 Halifax Primary School and Hillside Primary School?
About 651 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halifax Primary School: 409. Hillside Primary School: 402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halifax Primary School and Hillside Primary School rank in East of England?
Halifax Primary School is 622nd of 1,872 and Hillside Primary School is 1622nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).