St Helen's Primary School vs St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km 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 Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
| Measure | St Helen's Primary School Ipswich, East of England | St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1308 of 1,872 | #1689 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10761 of 15,697 | #14055 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 439 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 33.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 2% |
| 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.stmatthewsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Helen's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.3 vs 19.6).
- •St Helen's Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 47%).
- •St Helen's Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •St Helen's Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 407.
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 Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's Primary School ranks higher (37.3 vs 19.6 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 St Helen's Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich?
About 1.3 km 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 Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Helen's Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich rank in East of England?
St Helen's Primary School is 1308th of 1,872 and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich is 1689th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).