Springfield Junior School vs Whitehouse Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springfield Junior School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
354 students
Whitehouse Community Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
551 students
| Measure | Springfield Junior School Ipswich, East of England | Whitehouse Community Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1554 of 1,872 | #1549 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12946 of 15,697 | #12894 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 354 | 551 |
| Pupils on roll | 354 | 551 |
| Free school meals | 31.1% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| 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.springfieldjuniors.org.uk/ | www.whcps.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (26.3 vs 26.6).
- •Springfield Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49% vs 46%).
- •Whitehouse Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Whitehouse Community Primary School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 354.
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 Springfield Junior School better than Whitehouse Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Springfield Junior School and Whitehouse Community Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Springfield Junior School: 354. Whitehouse Community Primary School: 551. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Springfield Junior School and Whitehouse Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Springfield Junior School is 1554th of 1,872 and Whitehouse Community Primary School is 1549th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).