Pathfinder CofE Primary School vs The Grove Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 73 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
The Grove Academy
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
473 students
| Measure | Pathfinder CofE Primary School Cambridge, East of England | The Grove Academy Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #876 of 1,872 | #1411 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7215 of 15,697 | #11663 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 471 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 471 | 473 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 66.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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 | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | pth.graceschools.org.uk/ | www.thegroveacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Pathfinder CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 32.9).
- •Pathfinder CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 64%).
- •Pathfinder CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •The Grove Academy is the larger school with 473 students compared with 471.
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 The Grove Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pathfinder CofE Primary School ranks higher (53.5 vs 32.9 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 Pathfinder CofE Primary School and The Grove Academy?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pathfinder CofE Primary School: 471. The Grove Academy: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pathfinder CofE Primary School and The Grove Academy rank in East of England?
Pathfinder CofE Primary School is 876th of 1,872 and The Grove Academy is 1411th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).