Chesterton Primary School vs Marleigh Primary Academy
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.
Chesterton Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
Marleigh Primary Academy
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
| Measure | Chesterton Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Marleigh Primary Academy Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1699 of 1,872 | #939 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14159 of 15,697 | #7845 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 173 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 38.7% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 40% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 10% |
| 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.chestertonprimary.org | marleighprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Marleigh Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.6 vs 18.8).
- •Marleigh Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 42%).
- •Marleigh Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Marleigh Primary Academy is the larger school with 189 students compared with 173.
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 Chesterton Primary School better than Marleigh Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Marleigh Primary Academy ranks higher (50.6 vs 18.8 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 Chesterton Primary School and Marleigh Primary Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesterton Primary School: 173. Marleigh Primary Academy: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesterton Primary School and Marleigh Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Chesterton Primary School is 1699th of 1,872 and Marleigh Primary Academy is 939th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).