Abbey College Cambridge vs St Faith's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 749 m 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
St Faith's School
Cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
532 students
| Measure | Abbey College Cambridge Cambridgeshire, East of England | St Faith's School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #432 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #3627 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 12–21 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 337 | 532 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 532 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.stfaiths.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Faith's School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 337.
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 St Faith's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Abbey College Cambridge and St Faith's School?
About 749 m in a straight line, between Cambridgeshire and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey College Cambridge: 337. St Faith's School: 532. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey College Cambridge and St Faith's School rank in East of England?
Abbey College Cambridge is 432nd of 460 and St Faith's School is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).