Sidegate 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, 406 m 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 John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Sidegate Primary School Ipswich, East of England | St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1476 of 1,872 | #438 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12295 of 15,697 | #3539 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 649 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 649 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 1.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.sidegate.co.uk | 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 29.6).
- •St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 51%).
- •Sidegate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Sidegate Primary School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 212.
- •Sidegate 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 Sidegate 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 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 John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich?
About 406 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sidegate Primary School: 649. St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sidegate Primary School and St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich rank in East of England?
Sidegate Primary School is 1476th 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).