The Beeches Community Primary School vs Westbourne Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 934 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Beeches Community Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
393 students
Westbourne Academy
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
989 students
| Measure | The Beeches Community Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Westbourne Academy Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1765 of 1,872 | #372 of 460 |
| National rank | #14659 of 15,697 | #3068 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 393 | 989 |
| Pupils on roll | 393 | 989 |
| Free school meals | 43.6% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beechescps.org.uk/ | www.westbourne.attrust.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Westbourne Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.0 vs 15.3).
- •Westbourne Academy is the larger school with 989 students compared with 393.
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 The Beeches Community Primary School better than Westbourne Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Westbourne Academy ranks higher (28.0 vs 15.3 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 The Beeches Community Primary School and Westbourne Academy?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Beeches Community Primary School: 393. Westbourne Academy: 989. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Beeches Community Primary School and Westbourne Academy rank in East of England?
The Beeches Community Primary School is 1765th of 1,872 and Westbourne Academy is 372nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).