Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School vs University of Cambridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.4 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
University of Cambridge Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
660 students
| Measure | Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Cambridge, East of England | University of Cambridge Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1143 of 1,872 | #410 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9437 of 15,697 | #3266 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 96 | 660 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 660 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 12% |
| 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 | universityprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •University of Cambridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 43.3).
- •University of Cambridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 43%).
- •Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 12%).
- •University of Cambridge Primary School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 96.
- •Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a local authority school while University of Cambridge Primary 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 Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School better than University of Cambridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), University of Cambridge Primary School ranks higher (73.5 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 University of Cambridge Primary School?
About 2.4 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. University of Cambridge Primary School: 660. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School and University of Cambridge Primary School rank in East of England?
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is 1143rd of 1,872 and University of Cambridge Primary School is 410th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).