The Perse School vs Trumpington Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Perse School
Cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,774 students
Trumpington Community College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
613 students
| Measure | The Perse School Cambridge, East of England | Trumpington Community College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 460 | #167 of 460 |
| National rank | #6 of 4,090 | #1326 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,774 | 613 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,774 | 613 |
| Free school meals | – | 35.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.4% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 82.9 | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.5% | 55.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.5% | 69.7% |
| EBacc average points | 8.06 | 4.87 |
| A level points per entry | 51.4 | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.perse.co.uk | www.trumpingtoncc.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Perse School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.4 vs 63.3).
- •The Perse School is the larger school with 1,774 students compared with 613.
- •The Perse School is a independent school while Trumpington Community 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 The Perse School better than Trumpington Community College?
On the Success Index (England), The Perse School ranks higher (99.4 vs 63.3 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 The Perse School and Trumpington Community College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Perse School: 1,774. Trumpington Community College: 613. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Perse School and Trumpington Community College rank in East of England?
The Perse School is 3rd of 460 and Trumpington Community College is 167th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).