Barkway VA Church of England First School vs Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.5 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
Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School
Nr Buntingford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
22 students
| Measure | Barkway VA Church of England First School Barkway, East of England | Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School Nr Buntingford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 24 | 22 |
| Pupils on roll | 24 | 22 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 42.1% | 21.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | Nr Buntingford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barleybarkway.herts.sch.uk/ | www.sandon.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 34.4).
- •Barkway VA Church of England First School is the larger school with 24 students compared with 22.
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 Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School ranks higher (46.9 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 Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Barkway and Nr Buntingford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barkway VA Church of England First School: 24. Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School: 22. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barkway VA Church of England First School and Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School rank in East of England?
Barkway VA Church of England First School is unranked and Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).