Cottenham Village College vs Histon and Impington Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottenham Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
860 students
Histon and Impington Park Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
425 students
| Measure | Cottenham Village College Cambridge, East of England | Histon and Impington Park Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #94 of 460 | #312 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #768 of 4,090 | #2409 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 860 | 425 |
| Pupils on roll | 860 | 425 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| 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.astreacottenham.org/ | www.parkprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Histon and Impington Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 75.4).
- •Cottenham Village College is the larger school with 860 students compared with 425.
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 Village College better than Histon and Impington Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Histon and Impington Park Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 75.4 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 Village College and Histon and Impington Park Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottenham Village College: 860. Histon and Impington Park Primary School: 425. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottenham Village College and Histon and Impington Park Primary School rank in East of England?
Cottenham Village College is 94th of 460 and Histon and Impington Park Primary School is 312th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).