Bar Hill Community Primary School vs Pathfinder CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.3 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
Pathfinder CofE Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
471 students
| Measure | Bar Hill Community Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Pathfinder CofE Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #368 of 1,872 | #876 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2896 of 15,697 | #7215 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 229 | 471 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 471 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 65.4% | 78.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 9% |
| 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 | pth.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bar Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 53.5).
- •Bar Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 65%).
- •Bar Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
- •Pathfinder CofE Primary School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 229.
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 Bar Hill Community Primary School better than Pathfinder CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bar Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (75.5 vs 53.5 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 Pathfinder CofE Primary School?
About 4.3 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. Pathfinder CofE Primary School: 471. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bar Hill Community Primary School and Pathfinder CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Bar Hill Community Primary School is 368th of 1,872 and Pathfinder CofE Primary School is 876th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).