Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Summercroft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 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
Summercroft Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
| Measure | Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | Summercroft Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1112 of 1,872 | #293 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9230 of 15,697 | #2288 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 93 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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 | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.birchanger.essex.sch.uk | www.summercroft.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Summercroft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 44.2).
- •Summercroft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 64%).
- •Summercroft Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Summercroft Primary School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 93.
- •Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Summercroft Primary School is a academy 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 Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Summercroft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Summercroft Primary School ranks higher (79.1 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 Summercroft Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 93. Summercroft Primary School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Summercroft Primary School rank in East of England?
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1112th of 1,872 and Summercroft Primary School is 293rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).