Arbury Primary School vs Chesterton Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 619 m 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
Chesterton Community College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,126 students
| Measure | Arbury Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Chesterton Community College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1259 of 1,872 | #35 of 460 |
| National rank | #10348 of 15,697 | #259 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 380 | 1,126 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 1,126 |
| Free school meals | 40.3% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 68.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 83.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 92.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.5 |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.arbury.cambs.sch.uk | ccc.tela.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chesterton Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.1 vs 39.0).
- •Chesterton Community College is the larger school with 1,126 students compared with 380.
- •Arbury Primary School is a local authority school while Chesterton Community College is a academy 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 Chesterton Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Chesterton Community College ranks higher (90.1 vs 39.0 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 Chesterton Community College?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arbury Primary School: 380. Chesterton Community College: 1,126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arbury Primary School and Chesterton Community College rank in East of England?
Arbury Primary School is 1259th of 1,872 and Chesterton Community College is 35th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).