St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School vs The Galfrid School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
The Galfrid School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School Cambridge, East of England | The Galfrid School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1843 of 1,872 | #1860 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15199 of 15,697 | #15419 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 198 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 62.9% | 46.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 26% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stphilips.cambs.sch.uk/ | www.thegalfridschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (10.6 vs 8.2).
- •The Galfrid School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35% vs 26%).
- •The Galfrid School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 198.
- •St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School is a local authority school while The Galfrid School is a academy 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 Philip's CofE Aided Primary School better than The Galfrid School?
On the Success Index (England), St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School ranks higher (10.6 vs 8.2 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 Philip's CofE Aided Primary School and The Galfrid School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School: 198. The Galfrid School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School and The Galfrid School rank in East of England?
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School is 1843rd of 1,872 and The Galfrid School is 1860th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).