Melbourn Village College vs Meldreth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 987 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melbourn Village College
Royston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
559 students
Meldreth Primary School
Nr Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
| Measure | Melbourn Village College Royston, East of England | Meldreth Primary School Nr Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #292 of 460 | #269 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2372 of 4,090 | #2095 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 559 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 559 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 75.5% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Royston | Nr Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.melbournvc.org | www.meldreth.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Meldreth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 41.6).
- •Melbourn Village College is the larger school with 559 students compared with 194.
- •Melbourn Village College is a academy school while Meldreth 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 Melbourn Village College better than Meldreth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Meldreth Primary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 41.6 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 Melbourn Village College and Meldreth Primary School?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Royston and Nr Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Melbourn Village College: 559. Meldreth Primary School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Melbourn Village College and Meldreth Primary School rank in East of England?
Melbourn Village College is 292nd of 460 and Meldreth Primary School is 269th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).