Holbrook Primary School vs Royal Hospital School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holbrook Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
Royal Hospital School
Ipswich · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
495 students
| Measure | Holbrook Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Royal Hospital School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #466 of 1,872 | #196 of 460 |
| National rank | #3800 of 15,697 | #1608 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 182 | 495 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 495 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 60.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 1.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 1.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.4 |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.holbrook-pri.suffolk.sch.uk/ | www.royalhospitalschool.org |
The verdict
- •Holbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 57.5).
- •Royal Hospital School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 182.
- •Holbrook Primary School is a local authority 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 Primary School better than Royal Hospital School?
On the Success Index (England), Holbrook Primary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 57.5 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 Primary School and Royal Hospital School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holbrook Primary School: 182. Royal Hospital School: 495. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holbrook Primary School and Royal Hospital School rank in East of England?
Holbrook Primary School is 466th of 1,872 and Royal Hospital School is 196th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).