Houghton Primary School vs The Spinney Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 25 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
The Spinney Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Houghton Primary School Huntingdon, East of England | The Spinney Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #629 of 1,872 | #338 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5112 of 15,697 | #2588 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 177 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 31% |
| 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 | Huntingdon | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.houghton.cambs.sch.uk | www.spinney.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Spinney Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 63.6).
- •Houghton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 69%).
- •The Spinney Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 3%).
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 The Spinney Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Spinney Primary School ranks higher (77.4 vs 63.6 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 The Spinney Primary School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Huntingdon and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Houghton Primary School: 177. The Spinney Primary School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Houghton Primary School and The Spinney Primary School rank in East of England?
Houghton Primary School is 629th of 1,872 and The Spinney Primary School is 338th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).