Bardwell Church of England Primary School vs Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bardwell Church of England Primary School
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
54 students
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
70 students
| Measure | Bardwell Church of England Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1347 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #11101 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 54 | 70 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 70 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 51.4% | 58.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Bury St Edmunds | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bardwell.org.uk/ | www.barningham.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.7 vs 17.9).
- •Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 43%).
- •Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 70 students compared with 54.
- •Bardwell Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Barningham 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 Bardwell Church of England Primary School better than Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (35.7 vs 17.9 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 Bardwell Church of England Primary School and Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bardwell Church of England Primary School: 54. Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 70. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bardwell Church of England Primary School and Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Bardwell Church of England Primary School is unranked and Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1347th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).