Cromwell Academy vs Huntingdon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cromwell Academy
Huntingdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
233 students
Huntingdon Primary School
Huntingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
437 students
| Measure | Cromwell Academy Huntingdon, East of England | Huntingdon Primary School Huntingdon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1019 of 1,872 | #1047 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8446 of 15,697 | #8672 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 233 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 8% |
| 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 | Huntingdon | Huntingdon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cromwellacademy.com | www.huntingdonprimary.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (47.9 vs 47.0).
- •Huntingdon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 63%).
- •Huntingdon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Huntingdon Primary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 233.
- •Cromwell Academy is a academy school while Huntingdon Primary School is a local authority 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 Cromwell Academy better than Huntingdon Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cromwell Academy and Huntingdon Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Huntingdon and Huntingdon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cromwell Academy: 233. Huntingdon Primary School: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cromwell Academy and Huntingdon Primary School rank in East of England?
Cromwell Academy is 1019th of 1,872 and Huntingdon Primary School is 1047th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).