Swavesey Village College vs The King's (The Cathedral) School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Swavesey Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,254 students
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Peterborough · Academy all-through · Ages 7–18
1,256 students
| Measure | Swavesey Village College Cambridge, East of England | The King's (The Cathedral) School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #75 of 460 | #47 of 460 |
| National rank | #516 of 4,090 | #319 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–18 |
| Students | 1,254 | 1,256 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,254 | 1,256 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 109.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.6 | 63.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.8% | 75.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.2% | 89.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.98 | 5.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.5 |
| town | Cambridge | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.swaveseyvc.co.uk | www.kings.peterborough.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The King's (The Cathedral) School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.2 vs 82.7).
- •The King's (The Cathedral) School is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 1,254.
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 Village College better than The King's (The Cathedral) School?
On the Success Index (England), The King's (The Cathedral) School ranks higher (88.2 vs 82.7 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 Village College and The King's (The Cathedral) School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Swavesey Village College: 1,254. The King's (The Cathedral) School: 1,256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Swavesey Village College and The King's (The Cathedral) School rank in East of England?
Swavesey Village College is 75th of 460 and The King's (The Cathedral) School is 47th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).