Cottenham Village College vs Northstowe Learning Community
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.9 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
Northstowe Learning Community
Cambridge · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
920 students
| Measure | Cottenham Village College Cambridge, East of England | Northstowe Learning Community Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #94 of 460 | #101 of 460 |
| National rank | #768 of 4,090 | #823 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 860 | 920 |
| Pupils on roll | 860 | 920 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 32.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.0 | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.5% | 55.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.3% | 70.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.00 | 4.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.astreacottenham.org/ | northstowe.education |
The verdict
- •Cottenham Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.4 vs 74.3).
- •Northstowe Learning Community is the larger school with 920 students compared with 860.
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 Northstowe Learning Community?
On the Success Index (England), Cottenham Village College ranks higher (75.4 vs 74.3 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 Village College and Northstowe Learning Community?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottenham Village College: 860. Northstowe Learning Community: 920. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottenham Village College and Northstowe Learning Community rank in East of England?
Cottenham Village College is 94th of 460 and Northstowe Learning Community is 101st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).