Swavesey Primary School vs Swavesey Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 261 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Swavesey Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
311 students
Swavesey Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,254 students
| Measure | Swavesey Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Swavesey Village College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #436 of 1,872 | #75 of 460 |
| National rank | #3501 of 15,697 | #516 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 311 | 1,254 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 1,254 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.swavesey.cambs.sch.uk | www.swaveseyvc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Swavesey Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.7 vs 72.2).
- •Swavesey Village College is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 311.
- •Swavesey Primary School is a local authority school while Swavesey Village College 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 Swavesey Primary School better than Swavesey Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Swavesey Village College ranks higher (82.7 vs 72.2 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 Swavesey Primary School and Swavesey Village College?
About 261 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Swavesey Primary School: 311. Swavesey Village College: 1,254. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Swavesey Primary School and Swavesey Village College rank in East of England?
Swavesey Primary School is 436th of 1,872 and Swavesey Village College is 75th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).