Long Road Sixth Form College vs The Perse School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 503 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
The Perse School
Cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,774 students
| Measure | Long Road Sixth Form College Cambridge, East of England | The Perse School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #3 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #6 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Sixth form | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | – | 1,774 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 1,774 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | – | 93.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 82.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 98.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 8.06 |
| A level points per entry | 30.7 | 51.4 |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.longroad.ac.uk | www.perse.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Long Road Sixth Form College is a academy school while The Perse School is a independent 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 Long Road Sixth Form College better than The Perse School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Long Road Sixth Form College and The Perse School?
About 503 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
How do Long Road Sixth Form College and The Perse School rank in East of England?
Long Road Sixth Form College is unranked and The Perse School is 3rd of 460 among sixth form schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).