Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Layston Church of England First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 58 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
124 students
Layston Church of England First School
Buntingford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
124 students
| Measure | Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Colchester, East of England | Layston Church of England First School Buntingford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1178 of 1,872 | #1032 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9722 of 15,697 | #8571 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 124 | 124 |
| Pupils on roll | 124 | 124 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Colchester | Buntingford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.birch.essex.sch.uk | www.layston.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Layston Church of England First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 41.9).
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 Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Layston Church of England First School?
On the Success Index (England), Layston Church of England First School ranks higher (47.4 vs 41.9 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 Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Layston Church of England First School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Buntingford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 124. Layston Church of England First School: 124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Layston Church of England First School rank in East of England?
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1178th of 1,872 and Layston Church of England First School is 1032nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).