Cromwell Community College vs Lionel Walden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cromwell Community College
Chatteris · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,539 students
Lionel Walden Primary School
March · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Cromwell Community College Chatteris, East of England | Lionel Walden Primary School March, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #295 of 460 | #726 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2395 of 4,090 | #6032 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,539 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,539 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 112.3% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.54 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.6 | – |
| town | Chatteris | March |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cromwellcc.org.uk | www.lionelwalden.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lionel Walden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 41.2).
- •Cromwell Community College is the larger school with 1,539 students compared with 205.
- •Cromwell Community College is a academy school while Lionel Walden 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 Community College better than Lionel Walden Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lionel Walden Primary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 41.2 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 Cromwell Community College and Lionel Walden Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Chatteris and March in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cromwell Community College: 1,539. Lionel Walden Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cromwell Community College and Lionel Walden Primary School rank in East of England?
Cromwell Community College is 295th of 460 and Lionel Walden Primary School is 726th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).