Arbury Primary School vs St Luke's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 700 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
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
59 students
| Measure | Arbury Primary School Cambridge, East of England | St Luke's CofE Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1259 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #10348 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 380 | 59 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 59 |
| Free school meals | 40.3% | 37.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 56.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 4% |
| 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 | luk.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Luke's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.4 vs 39.0).
- •St Luke's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 66%).
- •St Luke's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Arbury Primary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 59.
- •Arbury Primary School is a local authority school while St Luke's CofE Primary School 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 St Luke's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Luke's CofE Primary School ranks higher (57.4 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 St Luke's CofE Primary School?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arbury Primary School: 380. St Luke's CofE Primary School: 59. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arbury Primary School and St Luke's CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Arbury Primary School is 1259th of 1,872 and St Luke's CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).