Birchwood High School vs Summercroft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 178 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood High School
Bishop's Stortford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,417 students
Summercroft Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
| Measure | Birchwood High School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | Summercroft Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #209 of 460 | #293 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1670 of 4,090 | #2288 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,417 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,417 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | – |
| town | Bishop's Stortford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.birchwoodonline.co.uk/ | www.summercroft.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Summercroft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 56.0).
- •Birchwood High School is the larger school with 1,417 students compared with 436.
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 Birchwood High School better than Summercroft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Summercroft Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 56.0 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 Birchwood High School and Summercroft Primary School?
About 178 m in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchwood High School: 1,417. Summercroft Primary School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchwood High School and Summercroft Primary School rank in East of England?
Birchwood High School is 209th of 460 and Summercroft Primary School is 293rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).