Ipswich High School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 76 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
St Mary's School
cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
510 students
| Measure | Ipswich High School Ipswich, East of England | St Mary's School cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #236 of 460 | #74 of 460 |
| National rank | #1967 of 4,090 | #515 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 514 | 510 |
| Pupils on roll | 514 | 510 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 65.9% | 68% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.6 | 51.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 68% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 82% |
| EBacc average points | 3.66 | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | 36.8 | 43.1 |
| town | Ipswich | cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ipswichhighschool.co.uk | www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.7 vs 49.9).
- •Ipswich High School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 510.
- •Ipswich High School is co-educational and St Mary's School is girls.
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 St Mary's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's School ranks higher (82.7 vs 49.9 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 High School and St Mary's School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ipswich High School: 514. St Mary's School: 510. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ipswich High School and St Mary's School rank in East of England?
Ipswich High School is 236th of 460 and St Mary's School is 74th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).