Anstey First School vs Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 71 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anstey First School
Buntingford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
39 students
Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
40 students
| Measure | Anstey First School Buntingford, East of England | Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 39 | 40 |
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 40 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 55.7% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Buntingford | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.anstey.herts.sch.uk | www.bentley.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.5 vs 44.1).
- •Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 40 students compared with 39.
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 Anstey First School better than Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (65.5 vs 44.1 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 Anstey First School and Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Buntingford and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Anstey First School: 39. Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 40. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Anstey First School and Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Anstey First School is unranked and Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).