Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School
Stansted · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
255 students
| Measure | Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Stansted, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1112 of 1,872 | #424 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9230 of 15,697 | #3335 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 93 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Bishop's Stortford | Stansted |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.birchanger.essex.sch.uk | www.stmarysstansted.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 44.2).
- •St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 64%).
- •St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School is the larger school with 255 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 Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School ranks higher (73.1 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 Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Stansted in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 93. St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School rank in East of England?
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1112th of 1,872 and St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School is 424th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).