Bar Hill Community Primary School vs Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bar Hill Community Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
229 students
Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
64 students
| Measure | Bar Hill Community Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #368 of 1,872 | #542 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2896 of 15,697 | #4453 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 229 | 64 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 64 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 65.4% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | www.barhillschool.co.uk | www.drydraytonprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bar Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 67.1).
- •Bar Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 70%).
- •Bar Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •Bar Hill Community Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 64.
- •Bar Hill Community Primary School is a academy school while Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bar Hill Community Primary School better than Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School?
On the Success Index (England), Bar Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (75.5 vs 67.1 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 Bar Hill Community Primary School and Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bar Hill Community Primary School: 229. Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School: 64. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bar Hill Community Primary School and Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School rank in East of England?
Bar Hill Community Primary School is 368th of 1,872 and Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School is 542nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).