Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Hertford Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.5 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
Hertford Prep
Hertford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
130 students
| Measure | Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Hertford, East of England | Hertford Prep Hertford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1677 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #14000 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 87 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 63.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Hertford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | bayford.herts.sch.uk | www.hertfordprep.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hertford Prep is the larger school with 130 students compared with 87.
- •Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Hertford Prep is a independent 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 Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Hertford Prep?
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 Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Hertford Prep?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Hertford and Hertford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 87. Hertford Prep: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Hertford Prep rank in East of England?
Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1677th of 1,872 and Hertford Prep is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).