Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School vs Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
64 students
| Measure | Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1143 of 1,872 | #542 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9437 of 15,697 | #4453 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 96 | 64 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 64 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 10% |
| 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.coton.cambs.sch.uk | www.drydraytonprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 43.3).
- •Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 43%).
- •Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is the larger school with 96 students compared with 64.
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 Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School better than Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School?
On the Success Index (England), Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School ranks higher (67.1 vs 43.3 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 Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School and Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School: 96. Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School: 64. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School and Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School rank in East of England?
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is 1143rd of 1,872 and Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School is 542nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).