Ipswich High School vs Nacton Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ipswich High School
Ipswich · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
514 students
Nacton Church of England Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
| Measure | Ipswich High School Ipswich, East of England | Nacton Church of England Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #236 of 460 | #1426 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1967 of 4,090 | #11832 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 514 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 514 | 100 |
| Free school meals | – | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 65.9% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.66 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.8 | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ipswichhighschool.co.uk | www.nacton.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ipswich High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.9 vs 32.0).
- •Ipswich High School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 100.
- •Ipswich High School is a independent school while Nacton Church of England Primary 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 Ipswich High School better than Nacton Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ipswich High School ranks higher (49.9 vs 32.0 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 High School and Nacton Church of England Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ipswich High School: 514. Nacton Church of England Primary School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ipswich High School and Nacton Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Ipswich High School is 236th of 460 and Nacton Church of England Primary School is 1426th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).