Bengeo Primary School vs Duncombe School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 657 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bengeo Primary School
Hertford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
Duncombe School
Hertford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
230 students
| Measure | Bengeo Primary School Hertford, East of England | Duncombe School Hertford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #826 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #6851 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 449 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 449 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 76.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | www.bengeo.herts.sch.uk/ | www.duncombe-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bengeo Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 230.
- •Bengeo Primary School is a local authority school while Duncombe School 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 Bengeo Primary School better than Duncombe School?
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 Bengeo Primary School and Duncombe School?
About 657 m in a straight line, between Hertford and Hertford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bengeo Primary School: 449. Duncombe School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bengeo Primary School and Duncombe School rank in East of England?
Bengeo Primary School is 826th of 1,872 and Duncombe School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).