Marleigh Primary Academy vs St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marleigh Primary Academy
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Marleigh Primary Academy Cambridge, East of England | St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #939 of 1,872 | #1843 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7845 of 15,697 | #15199 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 189 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 40% | 62.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 26% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | marleighprimary.org/ | www.stphilips.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Marleigh Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.6 vs 10.6).
- •Marleigh Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 26%).
- •Marleigh Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 189.
- •Marleigh Primary Academy is a academy school while St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 Marleigh Primary Academy better than St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marleigh Primary Academy ranks higher (50.6 vs 10.6 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 Marleigh Primary Academy and St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marleigh Primary Academy: 189. St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marleigh Primary Academy and St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School rank in East of England?
Marleigh Primary Academy is 939th of 1,872 and St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School is 1843rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).