Royal Hospital School vs St Christopher School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 94 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royal Hospital School
Ipswich · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
495 students
St Christopher School
Letchworth Garden City · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
492 students
| Measure | Royal Hospital School Ipswich, East of England | St Christopher School Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #196 of 460 | #72 of 460 |
| National rank | #1608 of 4,090 | #488 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 495 | 492 |
| Pupils on roll | 495 | 492 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 60.4% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.9 | 58.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 1.1% | 64.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 1.1% | 84.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.50 | 4.96 |
| A level points per entry | 38.4 | 35.3 |
| town | Ipswich | Letchworth Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.royalhospitalschool.org | www.stchris.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Christopher School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 57.5).
- •Royal Hospital School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 492.
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 Royal Hospital School better than St Christopher School?
On the Success Index (England), St Christopher School ranks higher (83.5 vs 57.5 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 Royal Hospital School and St Christopher School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Letchworth Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Royal Hospital School: 495. St Christopher School: 492. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Royal Hospital School and St Christopher School rank in East of England?
Royal Hospital School is 196th of 460 and St Christopher School is 72nd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).