Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School vs Great Abington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
92 students
Great Abington Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
| Measure | Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Great Abington Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #334 of 1,872 | #1333 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2559 of 15,697 | #11004 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 92 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 92 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 5.4% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 10% |
| 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 | bab.graceschools.org.uk/ | www.greatabington.school/ |
The verdict
- •Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 36.2).
- •Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 45%).
- •Great Abington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Great Abington Primary School is the larger school with 133 students compared with 92.
- •Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School is a academy school while Great Abington Primary School is a local authority 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 Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School better than Great Abington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 36.2 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 Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School and Great Abington Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School: 92. Great Abington Primary School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School and Great Abington Primary School rank in East of England?
Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School is 334th of 1,872 and Great Abington Primary School is 1333rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).