Linton Village College vs Sawston Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 8.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linton Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
766 students
Sawston Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,198 students
| Measure | Linton Village College Cambridge, East of England | Sawston Village College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #85 of 460 | #71 of 460 |
| National rank | #640 of 4,090 | #479 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 766 | 1,198 |
| Pupils on roll | 766 | 1,198 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.4 | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.1% | 61.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.3% | 75.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.75 | 5.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.lvc.org | www.sawstonvc.org |
The verdict
- •Sawston Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.8 vs 79.3).
- •Sawston Village College is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 766.
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 Linton Village College better than Sawston Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Sawston Village College ranks higher (83.8 vs 79.3 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 Linton Village College and Sawston Village College?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Linton Village College: 766. Sawston Village College: 1,198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Linton Village College and Sawston Village College rank in East of England?
Linton Village College is 85th of 460 and Sawston Village College is 71st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).