Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Freman College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.6 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
Freman College
Buntingford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,049 students
| Measure | Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Stevenage, East of England | Freman College Buntingford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #87 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #673 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 46 | 1,049 |
| Pupils on roll | 46 | 1,049 |
| Free school meals | 40.9% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 51.1% | 116.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.8 |
| town | Stevenage | Buntingford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ardeley.herts.sch.uk/ | www.freman.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Freman College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 17.5).
- •Freman College is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 46.
- •Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Freman 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 Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Freman College?
On the Success Index (England), Freman College ranks higher (78.3 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 Freman College?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Stevenage and Buntingford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 46. Freman College: 1,049. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Freman College rank in East of England?
Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is unranked and Freman College is 87th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).