Buckden CofE Primary School vs Cromwell Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckden CofE Primary School
St Neots · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
331 students
Cromwell Academy
Huntingdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
233 students
| Measure | Buckden CofE Primary School St Neots, East of England | Cromwell Academy Huntingdon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1204 of 1,872 | #1019 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9902 of 15,697 | #8446 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 331 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 6% |
| 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 | St Neots | Huntingdon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.buckdenschool.co.uk/ | www.cromwellacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Cromwell Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 41.1).
- •Cromwell Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 56%).
- •Cromwell Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Buckden CofE Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 233.
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 Buckden CofE Primary School better than Cromwell Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cromwell Academy ranks higher (47.9 vs 41.1 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 Buckden CofE Primary School and Cromwell Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between St Neots and Huntingdon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckden CofE Primary School: 331. Cromwell Academy: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckden CofE Primary School and Cromwell Academy rank in East of England?
Buckden CofE Primary School is 1204th of 1,872 and Cromwell Academy is 1019th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).