Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School vs Waterbeach Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
77 students
Waterbeach Community Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
521 students
| Measure | Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Waterbeach Community Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #395 of 1,872 | #1233 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3130 of 15,697 | #10089 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 77 | 521 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 521 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 6% |
| 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 | blb.graceschools.org.uk/ | www.waterbeach.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 40.3).
- •Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 57%).
- •Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Waterbeach Community Primary School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 77.
- •Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Waterbeach Community 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 Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School better than Waterbeach Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School ranks higher (74.2 vs 40.3 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 Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School and Waterbeach Community Primary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School: 77. Waterbeach Community Primary School: 521. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School and Waterbeach Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School is 395th of 1,872 and Waterbeach Community Primary School is 1233rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).