Buntingford First School vs Millfield First and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 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
Millfield First and Nursery School
Buntingford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
311 students
| Measure | Buntingford First School Buntingford, East of England | Millfield First and Nursery School Buntingford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #780 of 1,872 | #189 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6548 of 15,697 | #1442 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 165 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 88.4% |
| 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.millfield.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Millfield First and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 56.6).
- •Millfield First and Nursery School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 165.
- •Buntingford First School is a academy school while Millfield First and Nursery 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 Millfield First and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Millfield First and Nursery School ranks higher (84.9 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 Millfield First and Nursery School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Buntingford and Buntingford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buntingford First School: 165. Millfield First and Nursery School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buntingford First School and Millfield First and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Buntingford First School is 780th of 1,872 and Millfield First and Nursery School is 189th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).