The Bellbird Primary School vs The Icknield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 708 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Bellbird Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
426 students
The Icknield Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
| Measure | The Bellbird Primary School Cambridge, East of England | The Icknield Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #867 of 1,872 | #1089 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7139 of 15,697 | #9063 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 426 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 10% |
| 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.thebellbird.cambs.sch.uk | icknieldprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Bellbird Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 45.1).
- •The Bellbird Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 59%).
- •The Icknield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •The Bellbird Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 222.
- •The Bellbird Primary School is a local authority school while The Icknield Primary 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 The Bellbird Primary School better than The Icknield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Bellbird Primary School ranks higher (53.8 vs 45.1 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 The Bellbird Primary School and The Icknield Primary School?
About 708 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Bellbird Primary School: 426. The Icknield Primary School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Bellbird Primary School and The Icknield Primary School rank in East of England?
The Bellbird Primary School is 867th of 1,872 and The Icknield Primary School is 1089th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).