Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School vs Girton Glebe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
64 students
Girton Glebe Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
189 students
| Measure | Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School Cambridge, East of England | Girton Glebe Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #542 of 1,872 | #757 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4453 of 15,697 | #6299 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 64 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 64 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 72.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 13% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.drydraytonprimaryschool.co.uk | www.girtonglebe.com |
The verdict
- •Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 57.8).
- •Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 61%).
- •Girton Glebe Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •Girton Glebe Primary School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 64.
- •Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School is a local authority school while Girton Glebe Primary School is a academy 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 Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School better than Girton Glebe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School ranks higher (67.1 vs 57.8 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 Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School and Girton Glebe Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School: 64. Girton Glebe Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School and Girton Glebe Primary School rank in East of England?
Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School is 542nd of 1,872 and Girton Glebe Primary School is 757th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).