Ranelagh Primary School vs The Oaks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ranelagh Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
281 students
The Oaks Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
| Measure | Ranelagh Primary School Ipswich, East of England | The Oaks Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1852 of 1,872 | #948 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15345 of 15,697 | #7906 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 281 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 23% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ranelaghprimary.co.uk | www.theoaksprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Oaks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.4 vs 8.9).
- •The Oaks Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 23%).
- •The Oaks Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •The Oaks Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 281.
- •Ranelagh Primary School is a local authority school while The Oaks 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 Ranelagh Primary School better than The Oaks Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Oaks Primary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 8.9 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 Ranelagh Primary School and The Oaks Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ranelagh Primary School: 281. The Oaks Primary School: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ranelagh Primary School and The Oaks Primary School rank in East of England?
Ranelagh Primary School is 1852nd of 1,872 and The Oaks Primary School is 948th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).