Heath Primary School, Kesgrave vs St Alban's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
523 students
St Alban's Catholic High School
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
967 students
| Measure | Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Ipswich, East of England | St Alban's Catholic High School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #824 of 1,872 | #210 of 460 |
| National rank | #6838 of 15,697 | #1680 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 523 | 967 |
| Pupils on roll | 523 | 967 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.7 |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | heathprimary.co.uk | www.st-albans.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (55.3 vs 55.8).
- •St Alban's Catholic High School is the larger school with 967 students compared with 523.
- •Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is a local authority school while St Alban's Catholic High School 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 Heath Primary School, Kesgrave better than St Alban's Catholic High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heath Primary School, Kesgrave and St Alban's Catholic High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave: 523. St Alban's Catholic High School: 967. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heath Primary School, Kesgrave and St Alban's Catholic High School rank in East of England?
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is 824th of 1,872 and St Alban's Catholic High School is 210th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).