Cromer Academy vs Parkside Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 113 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cromer Academy
Cromer · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
665 students
Parkside Community College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
667 students
| Measure | Cromer Academy Cromer, East of England | Parkside Community College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #152 of 460 | #39 of 460 |
| National rank | #1189 of 4,090 | #275 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 665 | 667 |
| Pupils on roll | 665 | 667 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | 63.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.4% | 78.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.4% | 88.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | 6.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cromer | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.inspirationtrust.org/cromeracademy | www.parksidecc.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parkside Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 66.2).
- •Parkside Community College is the larger school with 667 students compared with 665.
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 Cromer Academy better than Parkside Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Parkside Community College ranks higher (89.7 vs 66.2 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 Cromer Academy and Parkside Community College?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Cromer and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cromer Academy: 665. Parkside Community College: 667. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cromer Academy and Parkside Community College rank in East of England?
Cromer Academy is 152nd of 460 and Parkside Community College is 39th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).