Fawcett Primary School vs St Faith's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fawcett Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
356 students
St Faith's School
Cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
532 students
| Measure | Fawcett Primary School Cambridge, East of England | St Faith's School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1171 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #9675 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 356 | 532 |
| Pupils on roll | 356 | 532 |
| Free school meals | 27% | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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.trumpingtonfederation.co.uk | www.stfaiths.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Faith's School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 356.
- •Fawcett Primary School is a local authority school while St Faith's School is a independent 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 Fawcett Primary School better than St Faith's 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 Fawcett Primary School and St Faith's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fawcett Primary School: 356. St Faith's School: 532. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fawcett Primary School and St Faith's School rank in East of England?
Fawcett Primary School is 1171st of 1,872 and St Faith's School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).