Barley (VA) Church of England First School vs Studlands Rise First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.3 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
Studlands Rise First School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
170 students
| Measure | Barley (VA) Church of England First School Royston, East of England | Studlands Rise First School Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #76 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #552 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 25 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 25 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 27.8% | 94.4% |
| 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.studlandsrise.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Studlands Rise First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.5 vs 28.9).
- •Studlands Rise First School is the larger school with 170 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 Studlands Rise First School?
On the Success Index (England), Studlands Rise First School ranks higher (92.5 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 Studlands Rise First School?
About 4.3 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. Studlands Rise First School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley (VA) Church of England First School and Studlands Rise First School rank in East of England?
Barley (VA) Church of England First School is unranked and Studlands Rise First School is 76th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).