Newnham Croft Primary School vs The Leys School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 714 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
The Leys School
Cambridge · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
564 students
| Measure | Newnham Croft Primary School Cambridge, East of England | The Leys School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #108 of 1,872 | #263 of 460 |
| National rank | #818 of 15,697 | #2150 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 221 | 564 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 564 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | 46.7 |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.newnhamcroft.cambs.sch.uk/ | www.theleys.net |
The verdict
- •Newnham Croft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 46.3).
- •The Leys School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 221.
- •Newnham Croft Primary School is a local authority school while The Leys School is a independent 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 Newnham Croft Primary School better than The Leys School?
On the Success Index (England), Newnham Croft Primary School ranks higher (89.9 vs 46.3 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 The Leys School?
About 714 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. The Leys School: 564. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newnham Croft Primary School and The Leys School rank in East of England?
Newnham Croft Primary School is 108th of 1,872 and The Leys School is 263rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).