Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School vs Sawston Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
Sawston Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,198 students
| Measure | Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Sawston Village College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #349 of 1,872 | #71 of 460 |
| National rank | #2686 of 15,697 | #479 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 201 | 1,198 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 1,198 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.shelfordschool.org.uk/ | www.sawstonvc.org |
The verdict
- •Sawston Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.8 vs 76.8).
- •Sawston Village College is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 201.
- •Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School is a local authority school while Sawston 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 Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School better than Sawston Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Sawston Village College ranks higher (83.8 vs 76.8 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 Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School and Sawston Village College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School: 201. Sawston Village College: 1,198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School and Sawston Village College rank in East of England?
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School is 349th of 1,872 and Sawston Village College is 71st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).