St Joseph's College vs The Willows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 397 m 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 Willows Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
259 students
| Measure | St Joseph's College Ipswich, East of England | The Willows Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 460 | #1756 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #527 of 4,090 | #14607 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 564 | 259 |
| Pupils on roll | 564 | 259 |
| Free school meals | – | 60.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 66.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.46 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.2 | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stjos.co.uk/ | www.thewillows.omat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 15.7).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 564 students compared with 259.
- •St Joseph's College is a independent school while The Willows Primary School 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 The Willows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's College ranks higher (82.4 vs 15.7 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 Willows Primary School?
About 397 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's College: 564. The Willows Primary School: 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's College and The Willows Primary School rank in East of England?
St Joseph's College is 76th of 460 and The Willows Primary School is 1756th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).