Fowlmere Primary School vs Melbourn Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.6 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
Melbourn Village College
Royston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
559 students
| Measure | Fowlmere Primary School Royston, East of England | Melbourn Village College Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1708 of 1,872 | #292 of 460 |
| National rank | #14212 of 15,697 | #2372 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 73 | 559 |
| Pupils on roll | 73 | 559 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 60.8% | 75.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Royston | Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fowlmere.cambs.sch.uk | www.melbournvc.org |
The verdict
- •Melbourn Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 18.5).
- •Melbourn Village College is the larger school with 559 students compared with 73.
- •Fowlmere Primary School is a local authority school while Melbourn 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 Fowlmere Primary School better than Melbourn Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Melbourn Village College ranks higher (41.6 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 Melbourn Village College?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Royston and Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fowlmere Primary School: 73. Melbourn Village College: 559. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fowlmere Primary School and Melbourn Village College rank in East of England?
Fowlmere Primary School is 1708th of 1,872 and Melbourn Village College is 292nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).