Northgate High School vs St Alban's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northgate High School
Ipswich · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,750 students
St Alban's Catholic High School
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
967 students
| Measure | Northgate High School Ipswich, East of England | St Alban's Catholic High School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #131 of 460 | #210 of 460 |
| National rank | #1091 of 4,090 | #1680 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,750 | 967 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,750 | 967 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.6 | 46.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.2% | 41.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.8% | 65.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.30 | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | 31.7 |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.northgate.suffolk.sch.uk/ | www.st-albans.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Northgate High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 55.8).
- •Northgate High School is the larger school with 1,750 students compared with 967.
- •Northgate High School is a local authority school while St Alban's Catholic High 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 Northgate High School better than St Alban's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Northgate High School ranks higher (68.4 vs 55.8 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 Northgate High School and St Alban's Catholic High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northgate High School: 1,750. St Alban's Catholic High School: 967. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northgate High School and St Alban's Catholic High School rank in East of England?
Northgate High School is 131st of 460 and St Alban's Catholic High School is 210th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).