Burwell Village College (Primary) vs Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burwell Village College (Primary)
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
374 students
Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
97 students
| Measure | Burwell Village College (Primary) Cambridge, East of England | Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #816 of 1,872 | #151 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6755 of 15,697 | #1199 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 374 | 97 |
| Pupils on roll | 374 | 97 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.1% | 81.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 18% |
| 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 | burwellvillageprimary.co.uk/ | pri.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.7 vs 55.7).
- •Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 66%).
- •Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 9%).
- •Burwell Village College (Primary) is the larger school with 374 students compared with 97.
- •Burwell Village College (Primary) is a local authority school while Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School 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 Burwell Village College (Primary) better than Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School ranks higher (86.7 vs 55.7 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 Burwell Village College (Primary) and Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burwell Village College (Primary): 374. Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School: 97. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burwell Village College (Primary) and Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Burwell Village College (Primary) is 816th of 1,872 and Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School is 151st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).