Marleigh Primary Academy vs The Galfrid School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 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
The Galfrid School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Marleigh Primary Academy Cambridge, East of England | The Galfrid School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #939 of 1,872 | #1860 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7845 of 15,697 | #15419 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 189 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 40% | 46.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 35% |
| 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.thegalfridschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Marleigh Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.6 vs 8.2).
- •Marleigh Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 35%).
- •Marleigh Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •The Galfrid School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 189.
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 The Galfrid School?
On the Success Index (England), Marleigh Primary Academy ranks higher (50.6 vs 8.2 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 The Galfrid School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marleigh Primary Academy: 189. The Galfrid School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marleigh Primary Academy and The Galfrid School rank in East of England?
Marleigh Primary Academy is 939th of 1,872 and The Galfrid School is 1860th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).