Northgate High School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Northgate High School Ipswich, East of England | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #131 of 460 | #212 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1091 of 4,090 | #1621 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,750 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,750 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.30 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.northgate.suffolk.sch.uk/ | www.stmaryscatholicprimaryipswich.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.6 vs 68.4).
- •Northgate High School is the larger school with 1,750 students compared with 210.
- •Northgate High School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich ranks higher (83.6 vs 68.4 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 Northgate High School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich?
About 1.3 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northgate High School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich rank in East of England?
Northgate High School is 131st of 460 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich is 212th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).