St Joseph's College vs The Leys School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 71 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
The Leys School
Cambridge · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
564 students
| Measure | St Joseph's College Ipswich, East of England | The Leys School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 460 | #263 of 460 |
| National rank | #527 of 4,090 | #2150 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 564 | 564 |
| Pupils on roll | 564 | 564 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.7 | 45.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.9% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.6% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.46 | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | 37.2 | 46.7 |
| town | Ipswich | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stjos.co.uk/ | www.theleys.net |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 46.3).
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 The Leys School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's College ranks higher (82.4 vs 46.3 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 Joseph's College and The Leys School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's College: 564. The Leys School: 564. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's College and The Leys School rank in East of England?
St Joseph's College is 76th of 460 and The Leys School is 263rd of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).