Fowlmere Primary School vs Meldreth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.2 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
Meldreth Primary School
Nr Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
| Measure | Fowlmere Primary School Royston, East of England | Meldreth Primary School Nr Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1708 of 1,872 | #269 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14212 of 15,697 | #2095 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 73 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 73 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 60.8% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | Nr Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fowlmere.cambs.sch.uk | www.meldreth.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Meldreth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 18.5).
- •Meldreth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 25%).
- •Meldreth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Meldreth Primary School is the larger school with 194 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 Meldreth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Meldreth Primary School ranks higher (80.4 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 Meldreth Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Royston and Nr Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fowlmere Primary School: 73. Meldreth Primary School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fowlmere Primary School and Meldreth Primary School rank in East of England?
Fowlmere Primary School is 1708th of 1,872 and Meldreth Primary School is 269th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).