Barley (VA) Church of England First School vs Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barley (VA) Church of England First School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
25 students
Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
124 students
| Measure | Barley (VA) Church of England First School Royston, East of England | Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #215 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #1664 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 25 | 124 |
| Pupils on roll | 25 | 124 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 2.4% |
| Capacity filled | 27.8% | 118.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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 | Royston | Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barleybarkway.herts.sch.uk/ | www.chrishall.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.2 vs 28.9).
- •Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School is the larger school with 124 students compared with 25.
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 Barley (VA) Church of England First School better than Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School?
On the Success Index (England), Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School ranks higher (83.2 vs 28.9 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 Barley (VA) Church of England First School and Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Royston and Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley (VA) Church of England First School: 25. Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School: 124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley (VA) Church of England First School and Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School rank in East of England?
Barley (VA) Church of England First School is unranked and Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School is 215th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).