Barkway VA Church of England First School vs Reed First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barkway VA Church of England First School
Barkway · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
24 students
Reed First School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
64 students
| Measure | Barkway VA Church of England First School Barkway, East of England | Reed First School Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #99 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #758 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 24 | 64 |
| Pupils on roll | 24 | 64 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 6.9% |
| Capacity filled | 42.1% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Barkway | Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barleybarkway.herts.sch.uk/ | www.reed.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Reed First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.4 vs 34.4).
- •Reed First School is the larger school with 64 students compared with 24.
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 Barkway VA Church of England First School better than Reed First School?
On the Success Index (England), Reed First School ranks higher (90.4 vs 34.4 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 Barkway VA Church of England First School and Reed First School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Barkway and Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barkway VA Church of England First School: 24. Reed First School: 64. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barkway VA Church of England First School and Reed First School rank in East of England?
Barkway VA Church of England First School is unranked and Reed First School is 99th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).