Chesterton Primary School vs North Cambridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 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
North Cambridge Academy
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
687 students
| Measure | Chesterton Primary School Cambridge, East of England | North Cambridge Academy Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1699 of 1,872 | #345 of 460 |
| National rank | #14159 of 15,697 | #2784 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 173 | 687 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 687 |
| Free school meals | 38.7% | 51.5% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chestertonprimary.org | www.northcambridgeacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •North Cambridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.2 vs 18.8).
- •North Cambridge Academy is the larger school with 687 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 North Cambridge Academy?
On the Success Index (England), North Cambridge Academy ranks higher (33.2 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 North Cambridge Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesterton Primary School: 173. North Cambridge Academy: 687. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesterton Primary School and North Cambridge Academy rank in East of England?
Chesterton Primary School is 1699th of 1,872 and North Cambridge Academy is 345th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).