Heritage School vs Newnham Croft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 769 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage School
Cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
203 students
Newnham Croft Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
221 students
| Measure | Heritage School Cambridge, East of England | Newnham Croft Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #458 of 460 | #108 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4017 of 4,090 | #818 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 203 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 221 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.50 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.heritageschool.org.uk | www.newnhamcroft.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newnham Croft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 7.0).
- •Newnham Croft Primary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 203.
- •Heritage School is a independent school while Newnham Croft 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 Heritage School better than Newnham Croft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newnham Croft Primary School ranks higher (89.9 vs 7.0 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 Heritage School and Newnham Croft Primary School?
About 769 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heritage School: 203. Newnham Croft Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heritage School and Newnham Croft Primary School rank in East of England?
Heritage School is 458th of 460 and Newnham Croft Primary School is 108th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).