Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hertford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
87 students
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School
Essendon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
77 students
| Measure | Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Hertford, East of England | Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School Essendon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1677 of 1,872 | #1585 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14000 of 15,697 | #13256 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 87 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 67% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 23% | 17% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Hertford | Essendon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | bayford.herts.sch.uk | www.essendon.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.6 vs 19.9).
- •Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (23% vs 17%).
- •Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 87 students compared with 77.
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 Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School ranks higher (24.6 vs 19.9 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 Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Hertford and Essendon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 87. Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School rank in East of England?
Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1677th of 1,872 and Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School is 1585th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).