Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School vs Cambourne Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School
Sandy · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
144 students
Cambourne Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,626 students
| Measure | Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School Sandy, East of England | Cambourne Village College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #326 of 1,872 | #88 of 460 |
| National rank | #2498 of 15,697 | #722 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 144 | 1,626 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 1,626 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 130.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.66 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sandy | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barnabasoley.cambs.sch.uk/ | www.cambournevc.org/ |
The verdict
- •Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 76.8).
- •Cambourne Village College is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 144.
- •Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Cambourne 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 Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School better than Cambourne Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 76.8 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 Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School and Cambourne Village College?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Sandy and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School: 144. Cambourne Village College: 1,626. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School and Cambourne Village College rank in East of England?
Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School is 326th of 1,872 and Cambourne Village College is 88th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).