Holbrook Academy vs Royal Hospital School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holbrook Academy
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
584 students
Royal Hospital School
Ipswich · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
495 students
| Measure | Holbrook Academy Ipswich, East of England | Royal Hospital School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #299 of 460 | #196 of 460 |
| National rank | #2438 of 4,090 | #1608 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 584 | 495 |
| Pupils on roll | 584 | 495 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 60.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | 50.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.2% | 1.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.8% | 1.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | 4.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.4 |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | holbrookacademy.org/ | www.royalhospitalschool.org |
The verdict
- •Royal Hospital School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.5 vs 40.5).
- •Holbrook Academy is the larger school with 584 students compared with 495.
- •Holbrook Academy is a academy school while Royal Hospital School is a independent 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 Holbrook Academy better than Royal Hospital School?
On the Success Index (England), Royal Hospital School ranks higher (57.5 vs 40.5 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 Holbrook Academy and Royal Hospital School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holbrook Academy: 584. Royal Hospital School: 495. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holbrook Academy and Royal Hospital School rank in East of England?
Holbrook Academy is 299th of 460 and Royal Hospital School is 196th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).