Comberton Village College vs Meridian Primary 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.
Comberton Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,981 students
Meridian Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Comberton Village College Cambridge, East of England | Meridian Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #73 of 460 | #1042 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #514 of 4,090 | #8648 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,981 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,981 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 116.5% | 63.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.8 | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.combertonvc.org | www.meridianprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Comberton Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.7 vs 47.1).
- •Comberton Village College is the larger school with 1,981 students compared with 180.
- •Comberton Village College is a academy school while Meridian Primary School is a local authority 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 Comberton Village College better than Meridian Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Comberton Village College ranks higher (82.7 vs 47.1 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 Comberton Village College and Meridian Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Comberton Village College: 1,981. Meridian Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Comberton Village College and Meridian Primary School rank in East of England?
Comberton Village College is 73rd of 460 and Meridian Primary School is 1042nd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).