Cottenham Primary School vs Histon and Impington Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.8 km 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
Histon and Impington Brook Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | Cottenham Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Histon and Impington Brook Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #982 of 1,872 | #62 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8157 of 15,697 | #429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 471 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 471 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 24% |
| 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.cottenhamprimary.co.uk/ | www.brookprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Histon and Impington Brook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.7 vs 49.3).
- •Histon and Impington Brook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 61%).
- •Histon and Impington Brook Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 8%).
- •Cottenham Primary School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 408.
- •Cottenham Primary School is a local authority school while Histon and Impington Brook 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 Cottenham Primary School better than Histon and Impington Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Histon and Impington Brook Primary School ranks higher (93.7 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 Histon and Impington Brook Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottenham Primary School: 471. Histon and Impington Brook Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottenham Primary School and Histon and Impington Brook Primary School rank in East of England?
Cottenham Primary School is 982nd of 1,872 and Histon and Impington Brook Primary School is 62nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).