Buntingford First School vs Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buntingford First School
Buntingford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
165 students
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
Buntingford · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
486 students
| Measure | Buntingford First School Buntingford, East of England | Edwinstree Church of England Middle School Buntingford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #780 of 1,872 | #379 of 460 |
| National rank | #6548 of 15,697 | #3152 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 165 | 486 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 486 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Buntingford | Buntingford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.buntingfordfirstschool.co.uk/ | www.edwinstree.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Buntingford First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 26.0).
- •Edwinstree Church of England Middle School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 165.
- •Buntingford First School is a academy school while Edwinstree Church of England Middle School is a local authority 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 Buntingford First School better than Edwinstree Church of England Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Buntingford First School ranks higher (56.6 vs 26.0 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 Buntingford First School and Edwinstree Church of England Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Buntingford and Buntingford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buntingford First School: 165. Edwinstree Church of England Middle School: 486. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buntingford First School and Edwinstree Church of England Middle School rank in East of England?
Buntingford First School is 780th of 1,872 and Edwinstree Church of England Middle School is 379th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).