Soham Village College vs The Shade Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Soham Village College
Ely · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,436 students
The Shade Primary School
Ely · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
250 students
| Measure | Soham Village College Ely, East of England | The Shade Primary School Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #112 of 460 | #991 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #878 of 4,090 | #8276 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,436 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,436 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 53% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ely | Ely |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sohamvc.org/ | www.theshadeprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Soham Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 48.8).
- •Soham Village College is the larger school with 1,436 students compared with 250.
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 Soham Village College better than The Shade Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Soham Village College ranks higher (73.0 vs 48.8 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 Soham Village College and The Shade Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ely and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Soham Village College: 1,436. The Shade Primary School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Soham Village College and The Shade Primary School rank in East of England?
Soham Village College is 112th of 460 and The Shade Primary School is 991st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).