Histon and Impington Park Primary School vs Northstowe Learning Community
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Histon and Impington Park Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
425 students
Northstowe Learning Community
Cambridge · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
920 students
| Measure | Histon and Impington Park Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Northstowe Learning Community Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #312 of 1,872 | #101 of 460 |
| National rank | #2409 of 15,697 | #823 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 425 | 920 |
| Pupils on roll | 425 | 920 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.2% | 32.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.parkprimary.co.uk | northstowe.education |
The verdict
- •Histon and Impington Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 74.3).
- •Northstowe Learning Community is the larger school with 920 students compared with 425.
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 Histon and Impington Park Primary School better than Northstowe Learning Community?
On the Success Index (England), Histon and Impington Park Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 74.3 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 Histon and Impington Park Primary School and Northstowe Learning Community?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Histon and Impington Park Primary School: 425. Northstowe Learning Community: 920. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Histon and Impington Park Primary School and Northstowe Learning Community rank in East of England?
Histon and Impington Park Primary School is 312th of 1,872 and Northstowe Learning Community is 101st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).