Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School vs Trumpington Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Trumpington Meadows Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
244 students
| Measure | Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Trumpington Meadows Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #349 of 1,872 | #1321 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2686 of 15,697 | #10868 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 201 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 40.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 4% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.shelfordschool.org.uk/ | www.trumpingtonfederation.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 36.8).
- •Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 63%).
- •Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 4%).
- •Trumpington Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 201.
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 Trumpington Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 36.8 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 Trumpington Meadows Primary School?
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. Trumpington Meadows Primary School: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School and Trumpington Meadows Primary School rank in East of England?
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School is 349th of 1,872 and Trumpington Meadows Primary School is 1321st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).