Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School vs Oakington CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.0 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
Oakington CofE Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
98 students
| Measure | Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School Cambridge, East of England | Oakington CofE Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #542 of 1,872 | #544 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4453 of 15,697 | #4479 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 64 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 64 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 65.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 16% |
| 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 | oak.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (67.1 vs 67.0).
- •Oakington CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 70%).
- •Oakington CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 10%).
- •Oakington CofE Primary School is the larger school with 98 students compared with 64.
- •Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School is a local authority school while Oakington CofE 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 Oakington CofE 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 Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School and Oakington CofE Primary School?
About 4.0 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. Oakington CofE Primary School: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School and Oakington CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School is 542nd of 1,872 and Oakington CofE Primary School is 544th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).