Bassingbourn Primary School vs Great Bradfords Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 48 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bassingbourn Primary School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
326 students
Great Bradfords Junior School
Braintree · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
326 students
| Measure | Bassingbourn Primary School Royston, East of England | Great Bradfords Junior School Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1374 of 1,872 | #1465 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11396 of 15,697 | #12183 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 326 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 24.8% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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 | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bassingbourn.cambs.sch.uk | www.gtbradfordsjuniorschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bassingbourn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.1 vs 30.1).
- •Great Bradfords Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 52%).
- •Bassingbourn Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
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 Bassingbourn Primary School better than Great Bradfords Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Bassingbourn Primary School ranks higher (34.1 vs 30.1 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 Bassingbourn Primary School and Great Bradfords Junior School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Royston and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bassingbourn Primary School: 326. Great Bradfords Junior School: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bassingbourn Primary School and Great Bradfords Junior School rank in East of England?
Bassingbourn Primary School is 1374th of 1,872 and Great Bradfords Junior School is 1465th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).