Sawston Village College vs The Bellbird Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 520 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sawston Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,198 students
The Bellbird Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
426 students
| Measure | Sawston Village College Cambridge, East of England | The Bellbird Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 460 | #867 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #479 of 4,090 | #7139 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,198 | 426 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,198 | 426 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.18 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sawstonvc.org | www.thebellbird.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sawston Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.8 vs 53.8).
- •Sawston Village College is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 426.
- •Sawston Village College is a academy school while The Bellbird 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 Sawston Village College better than The Bellbird Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sawston Village College ranks higher (83.8 vs 53.8 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 Sawston Village College and The Bellbird Primary School?
About 520 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sawston Village College: 1,198. The Bellbird Primary School: 426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sawston Village College and The Bellbird Primary School rank in East of England?
Sawston Village College is 71st of 460 and The Bellbird Primary School is 867th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).