Milton Church of England Primary School vs The Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milton Church of England Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
270 students
The Grove Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
224 students
| Measure | Milton Church of England Primary School Cambridge, East of England | The Grove Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #487 of 1,872 | #1502 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3998 of 15,697 | #12454 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 270 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 270 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 44.6% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 53.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 5% |
| 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 | mil.graceschools.org.uk/ | www.thegroveschool.net |
The verdict
- •Milton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.5 vs 28.9).
- •Milton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 56%).
- •Milton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 5%).
- •Milton Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 224.
- •Milton Church of England Primary School is a academy school while The Grove 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 Milton Church of England Primary School better than The Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Milton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 28.9 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 Milton Church of England Primary School and The Grove Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Milton Church of England Primary School: 270. The Grove Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Milton Church of England Primary School and The Grove Primary School rank in East of England?
Milton Church of England Primary School is 487th of 1,872 and The Grove Primary School is 1502nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).