Arbury Primary School vs Kings Hedges Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Kings Hedges Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
389 students
| Measure | Arbury Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Kings Hedges Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1259 of 1,872 | #489 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10348 of 15,697 | #4030 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 380 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 389 |
| Free school meals | 40.3% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.arbury.cambs.sch.uk | www.kingshedgesprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kings Hedges Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 39.0).
- •Kings Hedges Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 66%).
- •Kings Hedges Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Kings Hedges Primary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 380.
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 Kings Hedges Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kings Hedges Primary School ranks higher (69.3 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 Kings Hedges Primary School?
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. Kings Hedges Primary School: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arbury Primary School and Kings Hedges Primary School rank in East of England?
Arbury Primary School is 1259th of 1,872 and Kings Hedges Primary School is 489th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).