Sidegate Primary School vs St Alban's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sidegate Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
649 students
St Alban's Catholic High School
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
967 students
| Measure | Sidegate Primary School Ipswich, East of England | St Alban's Catholic High School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1476 of 1,872 | #210 of 460 |
| National rank | #12295 of 15,697 | #1680 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 649 | 967 |
| Pupils on roll | 649 | 967 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.7 |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sidegate.co.uk | www.st-albans.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Alban's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 29.6).
- •St Alban's Catholic High School is the larger school with 967 students compared with 649.
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 Sidegate Primary School better than St Alban's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban's Catholic High School ranks higher (55.8 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 Sidegate Primary School and St Alban's Catholic High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sidegate Primary School: 649. St Alban's Catholic High School: 967. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sidegate Primary School and St Alban's Catholic High School rank in East of England?
Sidegate Primary School is 1476th of 1,872 and St Alban's Catholic High School is 210th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).