Avanti Meadows Primary School vs Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avanti Meadows Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
315 students
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
| Measure | Avanti Meadows Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1525 of 1,872 | #1112 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12651 of 15,697 | #9230 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 315 | 93 |
| Pupils on roll | 315 | 93 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 48% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Bishop's Stortford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | avanti.org.uk/avantimeadows/ | www.birchanger.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 27.8).
- •Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 47%).
- •Avanti Meadows Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Avanti Meadows Primary School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 93.
- •Avanti Meadows Primary School is a academy school while Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Avanti Meadows Primary School better than Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (44.2 vs 27.8 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 Avanti Meadows Primary School and Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avanti Meadows Primary School: 315. Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 93. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avanti Meadows Primary School and Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Avanti Meadows Primary School is 1525th of 1,872 and Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1112th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).