Fowlmere Primary School vs Foxton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fowlmere Primary School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
73 students
Foxton Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
79 students
| Measure | Fowlmere Primary School Royston, East of England | Foxton Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1708 of 1,872 | #560 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14212 of 15,697 | #4601 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 73 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 73 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 60.8% | 66.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 33% |
| 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 | Royston | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fowlmere.cambs.sch.uk | www.foxtonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Foxton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.3 vs 18.5).
- •Foxton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 25%).
- •Foxton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 0%).
- •Foxton Primary School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 73.
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 Fowlmere Primary School better than Foxton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Foxton Primary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 18.5 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 Fowlmere Primary School and Foxton Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Royston and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fowlmere Primary School: 73. Foxton Primary School: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fowlmere Primary School and Foxton Primary School rank in East of England?
Fowlmere Primary School is 1708th of 1,872 and Foxton Primary School is 560th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).