Rushmere Hall Primary School vs St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 943 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
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Rushmere Hall Primary School Ipswich, East of England | St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1144 of 1,872 | #438 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9447 of 15,697 | #3539 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 506 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 506 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 1.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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.st-johns.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.0 vs 43.3).
- •St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 59%).
- •Rushmere Hall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Rushmere Hall Primary School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 212.
- •Rushmere Hall Primary School is a academy school while St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is a local authority 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 Rushmere Hall Primary School better than St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich ranks higher (72.0 vs 43.3 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 St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich?
About 943 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. St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rushmere Hall Primary School and St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich rank in East of England?
Rushmere Hall Primary School is 1144th of 1,872 and St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is 438th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).