Cottenham Primary School vs Cottenham Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 619 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottenham Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
471 students
Cottenham Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
860 students
| Measure | Cottenham Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Cottenham Village College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #982 of 1,872 | #94 of 460 |
| National rank | #8157 of 15,697 | #768 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 471 | 860 |
| Pupils on roll | 471 | 860 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cottenhamprimary.co.uk/ | www.astreacottenham.org/ |
The verdict
- •Cottenham Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.4 vs 49.3).
- •Cottenham Village College is the larger school with 860 students compared with 471.
- •Cottenham Primary School is a local authority school while Cottenham Village College 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 Cottenham Primary School better than Cottenham Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Cottenham Village College ranks higher (75.4 vs 49.3 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 Cottenham Primary School and Cottenham Village College?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottenham Primary School: 471. Cottenham Village College: 860. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottenham Primary School and Cottenham Village College rank in East of England?
Cottenham Primary School is 982nd of 1,872 and Cottenham Village College is 94th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).