Abbey College Cambridge vs Tring Park School for the Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 70 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
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts
Tring · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
336 students
| Measure | Abbey College Cambridge Cambridgeshire, East of England | Tring Park School for the Performing Arts Tring, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #432 of 460 | #423 of 460 |
| National rank | #3627 of 4,090 | #3524 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 12–21 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 337 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 336 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 3.3 | 32.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.28 | 2.98 |
| A level points per entry | 44.6 | 37.2 |
| town | Cambridgeshire | Tring |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abbeycambridge.co.uk | www.tringpark.com/ |
The verdict
- •Tring Park School for the Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.2 vs 18.8).
- •Abbey College Cambridge is the larger school with 337 students compared with 336.
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 Tring Park School for the Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (England), Tring Park School for the Performing Arts ranks higher (20.2 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 Tring Park School for the Performing Arts?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Cambridgeshire and Tring in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey College Cambridge: 337. Tring Park School for the Performing Arts: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey College Cambridge and Tring Park School for the Performing Arts rank in East of England?
Abbey College Cambridge is 432nd of 460 and Tring Park School for the Performing Arts is 423rd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).