Barley (VA) Church of England First School vs Icknield Walk First 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
Icknield Walk First School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
335 students
| Measure | Barley (VA) Church of England First School Royston, East of England | Icknield Walk First School Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #299 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #2316 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 25 | 335 |
| Pupils on roll | 25 | 335 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 27.8% | 93.1% |
| 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 | Royston | Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barleybarkway.herts.sch.uk/ | www.icknieldwalk.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Icknield Walk First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 28.9).
- •Icknield Walk First School is the larger school with 335 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 Icknield Walk First School?
On the Success Index (England), Icknield Walk First School ranks higher (78.9 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 Icknield Walk First 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. Icknield Walk First School: 335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley (VA) Church of England First School and Icknield Walk First School rank in East of England?
Barley (VA) Church of England First School is unranked and Icknield Walk First School is 299th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).