Bottisham Village College vs Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bottisham Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,396 students
Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
77 students
| Measure | Bottisham Village College 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 | #102 of 460 | #395 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #835 of 4,090 | #3130 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,396 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,396 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 21.4% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.53 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bottishamvc.org/ | blb.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (74.0 vs 74.2).
- •Bottisham Village College is the larger school with 1,396 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 Village College 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 Village College and Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bottisham Village College: 1,396. Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bottisham Village College and Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Bottisham Village College is 102nd of 460 and Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School is 395th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).