Abbey College Cambridge vs The Perse School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 720 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
The Perse School
Cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,774 students
| Measure | Abbey College Cambridge Cambridgeshire, East of England | The Perse School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #432 of 460 | #3 of 460 |
| National rank | #3627 of 4,090 | #6 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 12–21 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 337 | 1,774 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 1,774 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | 93.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 3.3 | 82.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 98.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 99.5% |
| EBacc average points | 0.28 | 8.06 |
| A level points per entry | 44.6 | 51.4 |
| town | Cambridgeshire | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abbeycambridge.co.uk | www.perse.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Perse School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.4 vs 18.8).
- •The Perse School is the larger school with 1,774 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 The Perse School?
On the Success Index (England), The Perse School ranks higher (99.4 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 The Perse School?
About 720 m in a straight line, between Cambridgeshire and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey College Cambridge: 337. The Perse School: 1,774. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey College Cambridge and The Perse School rank in East of England?
Abbey College Cambridge is 432nd of 460 and The Perse School is 3rd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).