Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs The Spinney Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 571 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
177 students
The Spinney Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Cambridge, East of England | The Spinney Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1432 of 1,872 | #338 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11880 of 15,697 | #2588 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 177 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 31% |
| 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 | cherryhinton.cambs.sch.uk | www.spinney.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Spinney Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 31.7).
- •The Spinney Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 52%).
- •The Spinney Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 5%).
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 Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than The Spinney Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Spinney Primary School ranks higher (77.4 vs 31.7 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 Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and The Spinney Primary School?
About 571 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 177. The Spinney Primary School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and The Spinney Primary School rank in East of England?
Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1432nd of 1,872 and The Spinney Primary School is 338th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).