Ashdon Primary School vs Linton Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashdon Primary School
Saffron Walden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
58 students
Linton Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
766 students
| Measure | Ashdon Primary School Saffron Walden, East of England | Linton Village College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #85 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #640 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 58 | 766 |
| Pupils on roll | 58 | 766 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 55.2% | 83.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Saffron Walden | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ashdon.essex.sch.uk | www.lvc.org |
The verdict
- •Linton Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.3 vs 18.2).
- •Linton Village College is the larger school with 766 students compared with 58.
- •Ashdon Primary School is a local authority school while Linton Village 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 Ashdon Primary School better than Linton Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Linton Village College ranks higher (79.3 vs 18.2 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 Ashdon Primary School and Linton Village College?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Saffron Walden and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashdon Primary School: 58. Linton Village College: 766. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashdon Primary School and Linton Village College rank in East of England?
Ashdon Primary School is unranked and Linton Village College is 85th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).