Ipswich School vs St Helen's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ipswich School
Ipswich · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
966 students
St Helen's Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
439 students
| Measure | Ipswich School Ipswich, East of England | St Helen's Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 460 | #1308 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #90 of 4,090 | #10761 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 966 | 439 |
| Pupils on roll | 966 | 439 |
| Free school meals | – | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 77.3% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 68.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 91.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.95 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.5 | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ipswich.school | www.sthelensprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Ipswich School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.7 vs 37.3).
- •Ipswich School is the larger school with 966 students compared with 439.
- •Ipswich School is a independent school while St Helen's 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 School better than St Helen's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ipswich School ranks higher (95.7 vs 37.3 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 School and St Helen's Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ipswich School: 966. St Helen's Primary School: 439. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ipswich School and St Helen's Primary School rank in East of England?
Ipswich School is 12th of 460 and St Helen's Primary School is 1308th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).