Bentfield Primary School and Nursery vs Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bentfield Primary School and Nursery
Stansted · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
| Measure | Bentfield Primary School and Nursery Stansted, East of England | Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #304 of 1,872 | #1112 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2353 of 15,697 | #9230 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 208 | 93 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 93 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 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 | Stansted | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bentfieldprimaryschool.co.uk | www.birchanger.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bentfield Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 44.2).
- •Bentfield Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 64%).
- •Bentfield Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 0%).
- •Bentfield Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 208 students compared with 93.
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 Bentfield Primary School and Nursery better than Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bentfield Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (78.6 vs 44.2 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 Bentfield Primary School and Nursery and Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Stansted and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bentfield Primary School and Nursery: 208. Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 93. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bentfield Primary School and Nursery and Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Bentfield Primary School and Nursery is 304th of 1,872 and Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1112th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).