Northstowe Learning Community vs Willingham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northstowe Learning Community
Cambridge · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
920 students
Willingham Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
364 students
| Measure | Northstowe Learning Community Cambridge, East of England | Willingham Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 460 | #1556 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #823 of 4,090 | #12952 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 920 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 920 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 32.5% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.71 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | northstowe.education | www.willingham.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Northstowe Learning Community scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 26.3).
- •Northstowe Learning Community is the larger school with 920 students compared with 364.
- •Northstowe Learning Community is a academy school while Willingham 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 Northstowe Learning Community better than Willingham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northstowe Learning Community ranks higher (74.3 vs 26.3 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 Northstowe Learning Community and Willingham Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northstowe Learning Community: 920. Willingham Primary School: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northstowe Learning Community and Willingham Primary School rank in East of England?
Northstowe Learning Community is 101st of 460 and Willingham Primary School is 1556th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).