Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Benington Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
46 students
Benington Church of England Primary School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
| Measure | Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Stevenage, East of England | Benington Church of England Primary School Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #315 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #2448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 46 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 46 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 40.9% | 5.3% |
| Capacity filled | 51.1% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ardeley.herts.sch.uk/ | www.benington.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Benington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.1 vs 17.5).
- •Benington Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 94 students compared with 46.
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 Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Benington Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Benington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 17.5 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 Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Benington Church of England Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Stevenage and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 46. Benington Church of England Primary School: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Benington Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is unranked and Benington Church of England Primary School is 315th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).