Houghton Primary School vs St Ivo Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houghton Primary School
Huntingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
St Ivo Academy
St Ives · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,378 students
| Measure | Houghton Primary School Huntingdon, East of England | St Ivo Academy St Ives, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #629 of 1,872 | #198 of 460 |
| National rank | #5112 of 15,697 | #1614 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 177 | 1,378 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 1,378 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 74.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.5 |
| town | Huntingdon | St Ives |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.houghton.cambs.sch.uk | www.astreastivo.org/ |
The verdict
- •Houghton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 57.4).
- •St Ivo Academy is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 177.
- •Houghton Primary School is a local authority school while St Ivo Academy 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 Houghton Primary School better than St Ivo Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Houghton Primary School ranks higher (63.6 vs 57.4 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 Houghton Primary School and St Ivo Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Huntingdon and St Ives in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Houghton Primary School: 177. St Ivo Academy: 1,378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Houghton Primary School and St Ivo Academy rank in East of England?
Houghton Primary School is 629th of 1,872 and St Ivo Academy is 198th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).