Ipswich High School vs Orwell Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 2.5 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
Orwell Park School
Ipswich · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
167 students
| Measure | Ipswich High School Ipswich, East of England | Orwell Park School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #236 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #1967 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 2–14 |
| Students | 514 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 514 | 167 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 65.9% | 53.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.orwellpark.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ipswich High School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 167.
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 Orwell Park School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ipswich High School and Orwell Park School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ipswich High School: 514. Orwell Park School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ipswich High School and Orwell Park School rank in East of England?
Ipswich High School is 236th of 460 and Orwell Park School is unranked among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).