Heath Primary School, Kesgrave vs Waterbeach Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 75 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
Waterbeach Community Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
521 students
| Measure | Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Ipswich, East of England | Waterbeach Community Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #824 of 1,872 | #1233 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6838 of 15,697 | #10089 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 523 | 521 |
| Pupils on roll | 523 | 521 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | heathprimary.co.uk | www.waterbeach.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heath Primary School, Kesgrave scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.3 vs 40.3).
- •Heath Primary School, Kesgrave does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 57%).
- •Heath Primary School, Kesgrave does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is the larger school with 523 students compared with 521.
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 Waterbeach Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heath Primary School, Kesgrave ranks higher (55.3 vs 40.3 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 Heath Primary School, Kesgrave and Waterbeach Community Primary School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave: 523. Waterbeach Community Primary School: 521. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heath Primary School, Kesgrave and Waterbeach Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is 824th of 1,872 and Waterbeach Community Primary School is 1233rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).