Newnham Croft Primary School vs St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km 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 Pauls CofE VA Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
152 students
| Measure | Newnham Croft Primary School Cambridge, East of England | St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #108 of 1,872 | #1616 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #818 of 15,697 | #13557 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 221 | 152 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 152 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 3% |
| 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 | www.newnhamcroft.cambs.sch.uk/ | www.stpauls.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Newnham Croft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 22.9).
- •Newnham Croft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 38%).
- •Newnham Croft Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 3%).
- •Newnham Croft Primary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 152.
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 Pauls CofE VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newnham Croft Primary School ranks higher (89.9 vs 22.9 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 Newnham Croft Primary School and St Pauls CofE VA Primary School?
About 1.1 km 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 Pauls CofE VA Primary School: 152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newnham Croft Primary School and St Pauls CofE VA Primary School rank in East of England?
Newnham Croft Primary School is 108th of 1,872 and St Pauls CofE VA Primary School is 1616th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).