Fen Ditton Primary School vs Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fen Ditton Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
119 students
Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge
Cambridge · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
40 students
| Measure | Fen Ditton Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1006 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #8404 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 119 | 40 |
| Pupils on roll | 119 | 40 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 6.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 8.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 16.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fendittonprimary.org | www.redballoonlearner.org/locations/red-balloon-cambridge/ |
The verdict
- •Fen Ditton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.1 vs 4.9).
- •Fen Ditton Primary School is the larger school with 119 students compared with 40.
- •Fen Ditton Primary School is a academy school while Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge 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 Fen Ditton Primary School better than Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge?
On the Success Index (England), Fen Ditton Primary School ranks higher (48.1 vs 4.9 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 Fen Ditton Primary School and Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fen Ditton Primary School: 119. Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge: 40. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fen Ditton Primary School and Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge rank in East of England?
Fen Ditton Primary School is 1006th of 1,872 and Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).