Pathfinder CofE Primary School vs Swavesey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pathfinder CofE Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
471 students
Swavesey Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
311 students
| Measure | Pathfinder CofE Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Swavesey Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #876 of 1,872 | #436 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7215 of 15,697 | #3501 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 471 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 471 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 8% |
| 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 | pth.graceschools.org.uk/ | www.swavesey.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Swavesey Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 53.5).
- •Swavesey Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 65%).
- •Pathfinder CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •Pathfinder CofE Primary School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 311.
- •Pathfinder CofE Primary School is a academy school while Swavesey 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 Pathfinder CofE Primary School better than Swavesey Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Swavesey Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 53.5 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 Pathfinder CofE Primary School and Swavesey Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pathfinder CofE Primary School: 471. Swavesey Primary School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pathfinder CofE Primary School and Swavesey Primary School rank in East of England?
Pathfinder CofE Primary School is 876th of 1,872 and Swavesey Primary School is 436th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).