St Bede's Inter-Church School vs The Spinney Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 473 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede's Inter-Church School
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
943 students
The Spinney Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | St Bede's Inter-Church School Cambridge, East of England | The Spinney Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #40 of 460 | #338 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #278 of 4,090 | #2588 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 943 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 943 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 73.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.86 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.st-bedes.org.uk | www.spinney.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Inter-Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 77.4).
- •St Bede's Inter-Church School is the larger school with 943 students compared with 177.
- •St Bede's Inter-Church School is a academy school while The Spinney 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 St Bede's Inter-Church School better than The Spinney Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Inter-Church School ranks higher (89.6 vs 77.4 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 St Bede's Inter-Church School and The Spinney Primary School?
About 473 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's Inter-Church School: 943. The Spinney Primary School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's Inter-Church School and The Spinney Primary School rank in East of England?
St Bede's Inter-Church School is 40th of 460 and The Spinney Primary School is 338th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).