Barrington CofE VC Primary School vs Fowlmere Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrington CofE VC Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
174 students
Fowlmere Primary School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
73 students
| Measure | Barrington CofE VC Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Fowlmere Primary School Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1407 of 1,872 | #1708 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11604 of 15,697 | #14212 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 174 | 73 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 73 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 60.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 25% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barrington.cambs.sch.uk | www.fowlmere.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barrington CofE VC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.1 vs 18.5).
- •Barrington CofE VC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (40% vs 25%).
- •Barrington CofE VC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Barrington CofE VC Primary School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 73.
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 Barrington CofE VC Primary School better than Fowlmere Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barrington CofE VC Primary School ranks higher (33.1 vs 18.5 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 Barrington CofE VC Primary School and Fowlmere Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrington CofE VC Primary School: 174. Fowlmere Primary School: 73. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrington CofE VC Primary School and Fowlmere Primary School rank in East of England?
Barrington CofE VC Primary School is 1407th of 1,872 and Fowlmere Primary School is 1708th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).