Edwinstree Church of England Middle School vs Hormead Church of England (VA) First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
Buntingford · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
486 students
Hormead Church of England (VA) First School
Buntingford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
143 students
| Measure | Edwinstree Church of England Middle School Buntingford, East of England | Hormead Church of England (VA) First School Buntingford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #379 of 460 | #405 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3152 of 4,090 | #3200 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 486 | 143 |
| Pupils on roll | 486 | 143 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 131.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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.edwinstree.herts.sch.uk/ | www.hormead.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hormead Church of England (VA) First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 26.0).
- •Edwinstree Church of England Middle School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 143.
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 Edwinstree Church of England Middle School better than Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?
On the Success Index (England), Hormead Church of England (VA) First School ranks higher (73.8 vs 26.0 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 Edwinstree Church of England Middle School and Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Buntingford and Buntingford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School: 486. Hormead Church of England (VA) First School: 143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edwinstree Church of England Middle School and Hormead Church of England (VA) First School rank in East of England?
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School is 379th of 460 and Hormead Church of England (VA) First School is 405th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).