Colville Primary School vs Newnham Croft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colville Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
Newnham Croft Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
221 students
| Measure | Colville Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Newnham Croft Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #899 of 1,872 | #108 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7405 of 15,697 | #818 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 221 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 19% |
| 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.colvilleschool.co.uk | www.newnhamcroft.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newnham Croft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 52.7).
- •Newnham Croft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 62%).
- •Newnham Croft Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 14%).
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 Colville Primary School better than Newnham Croft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newnham Croft Primary School ranks higher (89.9 vs 52.7 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 Colville Primary School and Newnham Croft Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colville Primary School: 221. Newnham Croft Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colville Primary School and Newnham Croft Primary School rank in East of England?
Colville Primary School is 899th of 1,872 and Newnham Croft Primary School is 108th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).