Ipswich Academy vs Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ipswich Academy
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
981 students
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
400 students
| Measure | Ipswich Academy Ipswich, East of England | Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #406 of 460 | #1153 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3390 of 4,090 | #9502 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 981 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 981 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.23 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | ipswichacademy.paradigmtrust.org | murrayfieldacademy.paradigmtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.0 vs 21.9).
- •Ipswich Academy is the larger school with 981 students compared with 400.
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 Ipswich Academy better than Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy ranks higher (43.0 vs 21.9 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 Ipswich Academy and Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ipswich Academy: 981. Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ipswich Academy and Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy rank in East of England?
Ipswich Academy is 406th of 460 and Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy is 1153rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).