Buntingford First School vs Jenyns First School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.3 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
Jenyns First School and Nursery
Ware · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
66 students
| Measure | Buntingford First School Buntingford, East of England | Jenyns First School and Nursery Ware, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #780 of 1,872 | #16 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6548 of 15,697 | #117 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 165 | 66 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 66 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 3.4% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 77.6% |
| 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 | Ware |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.buntingfordfirstschool.co.uk/ | www.jenyns.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Jenyns First School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.8 vs 56.6).
- •Buntingford First School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 66.
- •Buntingford First School is a academy school while Jenyns First School and Nursery 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 Jenyns First School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Jenyns First School and Nursery ranks higher (97.8 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 Jenyns First School and Nursery?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Buntingford and Ware in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buntingford First School: 165. Jenyns First School and Nursery: 66. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buntingford First School and Jenyns First School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Buntingford First School is 780th of 1,872 and Jenyns First School and Nursery is 16th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).