Ixworth High School vs Thurston Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ixworth High School
Ixworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
512 students
Thurston Church of England Primary Academy
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
349 students
| Measure | Ixworth High School Ixworth, East of England | Thurston Church of England Primary Academy Bury St. Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #253 of 460 | #1226 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2072 of 4,090 | #10073 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 512 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 512 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.3% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ixworth | Bury St. Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ixworthhighschool.org | www.thurstonprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Ixworth High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 40.4).
- •Ixworth High School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 349.
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 Ixworth High School better than Thurston Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ixworth High School ranks higher (47.9 vs 40.4 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 Ixworth High School and Thurston Church of England Primary Academy?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Ixworth and Bury St. Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ixworth High School: 512. Thurston Church of England Primary Academy: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ixworth High School and Thurston Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Ixworth High School is 253rd of 460 and Thurston Church of England Primary Academy is 1226th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).