Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School vs Samuel Ward Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School
Haverhill · Independent all-through · Ages 1–13
223 students
Samuel Ward Academy
Haverhill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,076 students
| Measure | Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School Haverhill, East of England | Samuel Ward Academy Haverhill, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #261 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #2143 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 1–13 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 223 | 1,076 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 1,076 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | 21.1 |
| town | Haverhill | Haverhill |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barnardiston-hall.co.uk | www.samuelward.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Samuel Ward Academy is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 223.
- •Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School is a independent school while Samuel Ward Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School better than Samuel Ward Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School and Samuel Ward Academy?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Haverhill and Haverhill in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School: 223. Samuel Ward Academy: 1,076. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School and Samuel Ward Academy rank in East of England?
Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School is unranked and Samuel Ward Academy is 261st of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).