Cambourne Village College vs The Newton Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambourne Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,626 students
The Newton Community Primary School
St Neots · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
54 students
| Measure | Cambourne Village College Cambridge, East of England | The Newton Community Primary School St Neots, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #88 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #722 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,626 | 54 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,626 | 54 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 130.1% | 51.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.66 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | St Neots |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cambournevc.org/ | eltisleynewton.com |
The verdict
- •Cambourne Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 30.8).
- •Cambourne Village College is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 54.
- •Cambourne Village College is a academy school while The Newton Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Cambourne Village College better than The Newton Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cambourne Village College ranks higher (76.8 vs 30.8 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 Cambourne Village College and The Newton Community Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and St Neots in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cambourne Village College: 1,626. The Newton Community Primary School: 54. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cambourne Village College and The Newton Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Cambourne Village College is 88th of 460 and The Newton Community Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).