Bassingbourn Primary School vs Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.2 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
Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy
Nr Royston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
67 students
| Measure | Bassingbourn Primary School Royston, East of England | Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy Nr Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1374 of 1,872 | #804 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11396 of 15,697 | #6685 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 326 | 67 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 67 |
| Free school meals | 24.8% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 74.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Nr Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bassingbourn.cambs.sch.uk | gui.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.0 vs 34.1).
- •Bassingbourn Primary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 67.
- •Bassingbourn Primary School is a local authority school while Guilden Morden CofE 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 Bassingbourn Primary School better than Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (56.0 vs 34.1 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 Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Royston and Nr Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bassingbourn Primary School: 326. Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy: 67. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bassingbourn Primary School and Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Bassingbourn Primary School is 1374th of 1,872 and Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy is 804th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).