Buntingford First School vs Layston Church of England First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 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
Layston Church of England First School
Buntingford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
124 students
| Measure | Buntingford First School Buntingford, East of England | Layston Church of England First School Buntingford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #780 of 1,872 | #1032 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6548 of 15,697 | #8571 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 165 | 124 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 124 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 82.7% |
| 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.layston.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Buntingford First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 47.4).
- •Buntingford First School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 124.
- •Buntingford First School is a academy school while Layston Church of England 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 Layston Church of England First School?
On the Success Index (England), Buntingford First School ranks higher (56.6 vs 47.4 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 Layston Church of England First School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Buntingford and Buntingford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buntingford First School: 165. Layston Church of England First School: 124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buntingford First School and Layston Church of England First School rank in East of England?
Buntingford First School is 780th of 1,872 and Layston Church of England First School is 1032nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).