Fen Drayton Primary School vs Swavesey Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fen Drayton Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
92 students
Swavesey Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,254 students
| Measure | Fen Drayton Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Swavesey Village College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #984 of 1,872 | #75 of 460 |
| National rank | #8200 of 15,697 | #516 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 92 | 1,254 |
| Pupils on roll | 92 | 1,254 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fendraytonprimary.co.uk/ | www.swaveseyvc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Swavesey Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.7 vs 49.1).
- •Swavesey Village College is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 92.
- •Fen Drayton Primary School is a local authority school while Swavesey Village College 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 Fen Drayton Primary School better than Swavesey Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Swavesey Village College ranks higher (82.7 vs 49.1 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 Drayton Primary School and Swavesey Village College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fen Drayton Primary School: 92. Swavesey Village College: 1,254. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fen Drayton Primary School and Swavesey Village College rank in East of England?
Fen Drayton Primary School is 984th of 1,872 and Swavesey Village College is 75th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).