Colville Primary School vs The Spinney Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 649 m 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
The Spinney Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Colville Primary School Cambridge, East of England | The Spinney Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #899 of 1,872 | #338 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7405 of 15,697 | #2588 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 221 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | www.colvilleschool.co.uk | www.spinney.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Spinney Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 52.7).
- •The Spinney Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 62%).
- •The Spinney Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 14%).
- •Colville Primary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 177.
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 The Spinney Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Spinney Primary School ranks higher (77.4 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 The Spinney Primary School?
About 649 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colville Primary School: 221. The Spinney Primary School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colville Primary School and The Spinney Primary School rank in East of England?
Colville Primary School is 899th 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).