Burleigh Primary School vs Churchfield Church of England Academy
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.
Burleigh Primary School
Waltham Cross · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
Churchfield Church of England Academy
Waltham Cross · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
303 students
| Measure | Burleigh Primary School Waltham Cross, East of England | Churchfield Church of England Academy Waltham Cross, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1003 of 1,872 | #1470 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8359 of 15,697 | #12215 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 410 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 303 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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 | Waltham Cross | Waltham Cross |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.burleighschool.co.uk/ | www.churchfield.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Burleigh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.3 vs 29.9).
- •Burleigh Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 55%).
- •Burleigh Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Burleigh Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 303.
- •Burleigh Primary School is a local authority school while Churchfield Church of England Academy is a academy 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 Burleigh Primary School better than Churchfield Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Burleigh Primary School ranks higher (48.3 vs 29.9 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 Burleigh Primary School and Churchfield Church of England Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Waltham Cross and Waltham Cross in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burleigh Primary School: 410. Churchfield Church of England Academy: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burleigh Primary School and Churchfield Church of England Academy rank in East of England?
Burleigh Primary School is 1003rd of 1,872 and Churchfield Church of England Academy is 1470th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).