Arbury Primary School vs Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbury Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
380 students
Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)
Cambridge · Independent secondary · Ages 13–24
453 students
| Measure | Arbury Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1259 of 1,872 | #445 of 460 |
| National rank | #10348 of 15,697 | #3777 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 13–24 |
| Students | 380 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 40.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 64.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 6.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.0 |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.arbury.cambs.sch.uk | www.catscambridge.com |
The verdict
- •Arbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 15.8).
- •Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) is the larger school with 453 students compared with 380.
- •Arbury Primary School is a local authority school while Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) is a independent 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 Arbury Primary School better than Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)?
On the Success Index (England), Arbury Primary School ranks higher (39.0 vs 15.8 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 Arbury Primary School and Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arbury Primary School: 380. Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA): 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arbury Primary School and Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) rank in East of England?
Arbury Primary School is 1259th of 1,872 and Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) is 445th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).