St Joseph's College vs Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's College
Ipswich · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
564 students
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
811 students
| Measure | St Joseph's College Ipswich, East of England | Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 460 | #444 of 460 |
| National rank | #527 of 4,090 | #3769 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 564 | 811 |
| Pupils on roll | 564 | 811 |
| Free school meals | – | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.7 | 34.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.9% | 21.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.6% | 37.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.46 | 2.86 |
| A level points per entry | 37.2 | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stjos.co.uk/ | www.stokehighoa.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 16.0).
- •Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy is the larger school with 811 students compared with 564.
- •St Joseph's College is a independent school while Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy is a academy 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 Joseph's College better than Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's College ranks higher (82.4 vs 16.0 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 Joseph's College and Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's College: 564. Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy: 811. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's College and Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy rank in East of England?
St Joseph's College is 76th of 460 and Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy is 444th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).