Bottisham Community Primary School vs Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bottisham Community Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
77 students
| Measure | Bottisham Community Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #394 of 1,872 | #395 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3119 of 15,697 | #3130 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 245 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 13% |
| 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.bottishamprimary.org | blb.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (74.2 vs 74.2).
- •Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 72%).
- •Bottisham Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
- •Bottisham Community Primary School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 77.
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 Bottisham Community Primary School better than Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bottisham Community Primary School and Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bottisham Community Primary School: 245. Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bottisham Community Primary School and Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Bottisham Community Primary School is 394th of 1,872 and Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School is 395th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).