Colville Primary School vs St Bede's Inter-Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.0 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
St Bede's Inter-Church School
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
943 students
| Measure | Colville Primary School Cambridge, East of England | St Bede's Inter-Church School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #899 of 1,872 | #40 of 460 |
| National rank | #7405 of 15,697 | #278 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 221 | 943 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 943 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 104.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 73.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.86 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.colvilleschool.co.uk | www.st-bedes.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Inter-Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 52.7).
- •St Bede's Inter-Church School is the larger school with 943 students compared with 221.
- •Colville Primary School is a local authority school while St Bede's Inter-Church School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Bede's Inter-Church School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Inter-Church School ranks higher (89.6 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 St Bede's Inter-Church School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colville Primary School: 221. St Bede's Inter-Church School: 943. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colville Primary School and St Bede's Inter-Church School rank in East of England?
Colville Primary School is 899th of 1,872 and St Bede's Inter-Church School is 40th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).