Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School vs Wickhambrook Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.8 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
Wickhambrook Primary Academy
Newmarket · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School Haverhill, East of England | Wickhambrook Primary Academy Newmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #380 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #2998 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 1–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 223 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 180 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 30% |
| 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 | Haverhill | Newmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barnardiston-hall.co.uk | www.wickhambrookschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 180.
- •Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School is a independent school while Wickhambrook Primary 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 Wickhambrook Primary 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 Wickhambrook Primary Academy?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Haverhill and Newmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School: 223. Wickhambrook Primary Academy: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School and Wickhambrook Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School is unranked and Wickhambrook Primary Academy is 380th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).