Sancton Wood School vs St. Andrew's College Cambridge
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 354 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sancton Wood School
Cambridgeshire · Independent all-through · Ages 1–16
363 students
St. Andrew's College Cambridge
Cambridge · Independent secondary · Ages 15–22
123 students
| Measure | Sancton Wood School Cambridgeshire, East of England | St. Andrew's College Cambridge Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #79 of 460 | #457 of 460 |
| National rank | #581 of 4,090 | #3999 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 1–16 | Ages 15–22 |
| Students | 363 | 123 |
| Pupils on roll | 363 | 123 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 78.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.4 | 0.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.5% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.3% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.64 | 0.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.5 |
| town | Cambridgeshire | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sanctonwood.co.uk | www.standrewscambridge.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sancton Wood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.9 vs 8.0).
- •Sancton Wood School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 123.
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 Sancton Wood School better than St. Andrew's College Cambridge?
On the Success Index (England), Sancton Wood School ranks higher (80.9 vs 8.0 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 Sancton Wood School and St. Andrew's College Cambridge?
About 354 m in a straight line, between Cambridgeshire and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sancton Wood School: 363. St. Andrew's College Cambridge: 123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sancton Wood School and St. Andrew's College Cambridge rank in East of England?
Sancton Wood School is 79th of 460 and St. Andrew's College Cambridge is 457th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).