Caldecote Primary School vs Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldecote Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
585 students
| Measure | Caldecote Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1050 of 1,872 | #1344 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8686 of 15,697 | #11079 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 193 | 585 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 585 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 79.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| 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.caldecoteprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.hardwickandcambourneprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Caldecote Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 35.8).
- •Caldecote Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 56%).
- •Caldecote Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 193.
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 Caldecote Primary School better than Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Caldecote Primary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 35.8 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 Caldecote Primary School and Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caldecote Primary School: 193. Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School: 585. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caldecote Primary School and Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Caldecote Primary School is 1050th of 1,872 and Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School is 1344th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).