Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge vs The Leys School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 484 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Cambridge · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
100 students
The Leys School
Cambridge · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
564 students
| Measure | Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge Cambridge, East of England | The Leys School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #6 of 460 | #263 of 460 |
| National rank | #40 of 4,090 | #2150 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 100 | 564 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 564 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | 48.9 | 46.7 |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ccoex.com | www.theleys.net |
The verdict
- •Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.5 vs 46.3).
- •The Leys School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 100.
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 Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge better than The Leys School?
On the Success Index (England), Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge ranks higher (97.5 vs 46.3 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 Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge and The Leys School?
About 484 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge: 100. The Leys School: 564. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge and The Leys School rank in East of England?
Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge is 6th of 460 and The Leys School is 263rd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).