Harston and Newton Primary School vs Hauxton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harston and Newton Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
Hauxton Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
51 students
| Measure | Harston and Newton Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Hauxton Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #387 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #3051 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 117 | 51 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 51 |
| Free school meals | 12% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 111.4% | 48.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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.harstonnewton.org | www.hauxton.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Harston and Newton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 67.5).
- •Harston and Newton Primary School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 51.
- •Harston and Newton Primary School is a academy school while Hauxton Primary School is a local authority 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 Harston and Newton Primary School better than Hauxton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harston and Newton Primary School ranks higher (74.7 vs 67.5 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 Harston and Newton Primary School and Hauxton Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harston and Newton Primary School: 117. Hauxton Primary School: 51. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harston and Newton Primary School and Hauxton Primary School rank in East of England?
Harston and Newton Primary School is 387th of 1,872 and Hauxton Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).