Newnham Croft Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 926 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newnham Croft Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
221 students
St Mary's School
cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
510 students
| Measure | Newnham Croft Primary School Cambridge, East of England | St Mary's School cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #108 of 1,872 | #74 of 460 |
| National rank | #818 of 15,697 | #515 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 221 | 510 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 510 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 68% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 68% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.1 |
| town | Cambridge | cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.newnhamcroft.cambs.sch.uk/ | www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Newnham Croft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 82.7).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 221.
- •Newnham Croft Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Newnham Croft Primary School is co-educational and St Mary's School is girls.
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 Newnham Croft Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index (England), Newnham Croft Primary School ranks higher (89.9 vs 82.7 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 Newnham Croft Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 926 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newnham Croft Primary School: 221. St Mary's School: 510. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newnham Croft Primary School and St Mary's School rank in East of England?
Newnham Croft Primary School is 108th of 1,872 and St Mary's School is 74th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).