Layston Church of England First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Buntingford, East of England SG9 9EU · Hertfordshire
#1032 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#8571 of 15,697 nationally
About Layston Church of England First School
Layston Church of England First School is a local authority primary located in Buntingford, in the Hertfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 5–9. In 2025 it enrolled 124 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 47.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1032nd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (47th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 124; capacity filled 82.7%.
There are 7 schools in Buntingford; Layston Church of England First School ranks 5th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)21.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Layston Church of England First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 124
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 21.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 82.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Layston Church of England First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
Buntingford · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
486 students · 664 m away
Millfield First and Nursery School
Buntingford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
311 students · 726 m away
Freman College
Buntingford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,049 students · 950 m away
Buntingford First School
Buntingford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
165 students · 1.4 km away
Hormead Church of England (VA) First School
Buntingford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
143 students · 3.2 km away
Anstey First School
Buntingford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
39 students · 5.0 km away
Jenyns First School and Nursery
Ware · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
66 students · 5.7 km away
Barkway VA Church of England First School
Barkway · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
24 students · 6.1 km away
Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
46 students · 6.2 km away
Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School
Nr Buntingford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
22 students · 6.5 km away
Similar schools
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124 students
Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School
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124 students
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
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123 students
Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School
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125 students
Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School
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125 students
Holly Meadows School
King's Lynn · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
123 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Layston Church of England First School a good school?
Layston Church of England First School has a Success Index (England) of 47.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1032 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Layston Church of England First School rank in East of England?
Layston Church of England First School ranks #1032 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #8571 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Layston Church of England First School?
Layston Church of England First School had 124 students in 2025.
Is Layston Church of England First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Layston Church of England First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Layston Church of England First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Layston Church of England First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.