Abbey College Cambridge vs Fawcett Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey College Cambridge
Cambridgeshire · Independent secondary · Ages 12–21
337 students
Fawcett Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
356 students
| Measure | Abbey College Cambridge Cambridgeshire, East of England | Fawcett Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #432 of 460 | #1171 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3627 of 4,090 | #9675 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 12–21 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 337 | 356 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 356 |
| Free school meals | – | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 3.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.6 | – |
| town | Cambridgeshire | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abbeycambridge.co.uk | www.trumpingtonfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fawcett Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.2 vs 18.8).
- •Fawcett Primary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 337.
- •Abbey College Cambridge is a independent school while Fawcett Primary School is a local authority 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 Abbey College Cambridge better than Fawcett Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fawcett Primary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 18.8 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 Abbey College Cambridge and Fawcett Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cambridgeshire and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey College Cambridge: 337. Fawcett Primary School: 356. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey College Cambridge and Fawcett Primary School rank in East of England?
Abbey College Cambridge is 432nd of 460 and Fawcett Primary School is 1171st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).