St Helen's Primary School vs St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 469 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Helen's Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
439 students
St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
| Measure | St Helen's Primary School Ipswich, East of England | St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1308 of 1,872 | #970 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10761 of 15,697 | #8068 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 439 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 8% |
| 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.sthelensprimary.net | www.stmargaretsipswich.org |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 37.3).
- •St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 53%).
- •St Helen's Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •St Helen's Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 413.
- •St Helen's Primary School is a academy school while St Margaret's CEVAP 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 St Helen's Primary School better than St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich ranks higher (49.7 vs 37.3 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 St Helen's Primary School and St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich?
About 469 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Helen's Primary School: 439. St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Helen's Primary School and St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich rank in East of England?
St Helen's Primary School is 1308th of 1,872 and St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich is 970th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).