Bushmead Primary School vs Ernulf Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushmead Primary School
St Neots · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
380 students
Ernulf Academy
St. Neots · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
720 students
| Measure | Bushmead Primary School St Neots, East of England | Ernulf Academy St. Neots, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1268 of 1,872 | #332 of 460 |
| National rank | #10387 of 15,697 | #2693 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 380 | 720 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 720 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 56.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | St Neots | St. Neots |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bushmead.cambs.sch.uk/ | www.astreaernulf.org/ |
The verdict
- •Bushmead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.8 vs 35.0).
- •Ernulf Academy is the larger school with 720 students compared with 380.
- •Bushmead Primary School is a local authority school while Ernulf 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 Bushmead Primary School better than Ernulf Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bushmead Primary School ranks higher (38.8 vs 35.0 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 Bushmead Primary School and Ernulf Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between St Neots and St. Neots in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bushmead Primary School: 380. Ernulf Academy: 720. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushmead Primary School and Ernulf Academy rank in East of England?
Bushmead Primary School is 1268th of 1,872 and Ernulf Academy is 332nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).