Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School vs Barnwell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
129 students
Barnwell School
Stevenage · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,270 students
| Measure | Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School Stevenage, East of England | Barnwell School Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #192 of 1,872 | #324 of 460 |
| National rank | #1456 of 15,697 | #2655 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 129 | 1,270 |
| Pupils on roll | 129 | 1,270 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 79.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.5 |
| town | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.astonmarys.herts.sch.uk/ | www.barnwellschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.8 vs 35.9).
- •Barnwell School is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 129.
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 Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School better than Barnwell School?
On the Success Index (England), Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 35.9 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 Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School and Barnwell School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stevenage and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School: 129. Barnwell School: 1,270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School and Barnwell School rank in East of England?
Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School is 192nd of 1,872 and Barnwell School is 324th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).