Harston and Newton Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Cambridge, East of England CB22 7PX · Cambridgeshire
#387 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#3051 of 15,697 nationally
About Harston and Newton Primary School
Harston and Newton Primary School is a academy primary located in Cambridge, in the Cambridgeshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 117 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 74.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 387th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (75th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 117; capacity filled 111.4%.
There are 113 schools in Cambridge; Harston and Newton Primary School ranks 31st of 106 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Harston and Newton Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 117
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 111.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Harston and Newton Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Hauxton Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
51 students · 1.7 km away
Haslingfield Endowed Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
135 students · 2.3 km away
Barrington CofE VC Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
174 students · 3.0 km away
Foxton Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
79 students · 3.1 km away
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students · 3.4 km away
Trumpington Meadows Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
244 students · 3.7 km away
Thriplow CofE Primary School
Royston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
105 students · 4.3 km away
Trumpington Park Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
415 students · 4.4 km away
Stapleford Community Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
210 students · 4.8 km away
Fawcett Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
356 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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117 students
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117 students
Garrick Green Infant School
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116 students
Ringsfield Church of England Primary School
Beccles · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
118 students
Stalham Infant School and Nursery
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harston and Newton Primary School a good school?
Harston and Newton Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 74.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #387 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Harston and Newton Primary School rank in East of England?
Harston and Newton Primary School ranks #387 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #3051 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Harston and Newton Primary School?
Harston and Newton Primary School had 117 students in 2025.
Is Harston and Newton Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Harston and Newton Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Harston and Newton Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Harston and Newton Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.