Buntingford First School vs Hormead Church of England (VA) First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.2 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
Hormead Church of England (VA) First School
Buntingford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
143 students
| Measure | Buntingford First School Buntingford, East of England | Hormead Church of England (VA) First School Buntingford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #780 of 1,872 | #405 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6548 of 15,697 | #3200 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 165 | 143 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 143 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 131.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.hormead.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hormead Church of England (VA) First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 56.6).
- •Buntingford First School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 143.
- •Buntingford First School is a academy school while Hormead Church of England (VA) First 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 Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?
On the Success Index (England), Hormead Church of England (VA) First School ranks higher (73.8 vs 56.6 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 Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Buntingford and Buntingford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buntingford First School: 165. Hormead Church of England (VA) First School: 143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buntingford First School and Hormead Church of England (VA) First School rank in East of England?
Buntingford First School is 780th of 1,872 and Hormead Church of England (VA) First School is 405th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).