Rushmere Hall Primary School vs Sidegate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 804 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rushmere Hall Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
506 students
Sidegate Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
649 students
| Measure | Rushmere Hall Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Sidegate Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1144 of 1,872 | #1476 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9447 of 15,697 | #12295 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 506 | 649 |
| Pupils on roll | 506 | 649 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 2% |
| 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.rushmerehallprimaryschool.com | www.sidegate.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rushmere Hall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.3 vs 29.6).
- •Rushmere Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 51%).
- •Rushmere Hall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Sidegate Primary School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 506.
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 Rushmere Hall Primary School better than Sidegate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rushmere Hall Primary School ranks higher (43.3 vs 29.6 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 Rushmere Hall Primary School and Sidegate Primary School?
About 804 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rushmere Hall Primary School: 506. Sidegate Primary School: 649. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rushmere Hall Primary School and Sidegate Primary School rank in East of England?
Rushmere Hall Primary School is 1144th of 1,872 and Sidegate Primary School is 1476th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).