Freman College vs Layston Church of England First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 950 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freman College
Buntingford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,049 students
Layston Church of England First School
Buntingford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
124 students
| Measure | Freman College Buntingford, East of England | Layston Church of England First School Buntingford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #87 of 460 | #1032 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #673 of 4,090 | #8571 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 1,049 | 124 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,049 | 124 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 116.2% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.63 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.8 | – |
| town | Buntingford | Buntingford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.freman.org.uk/ | www.layston.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Freman College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 47.4).
- •Freman College is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 124.
- •Freman College 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 Freman College better than Layston Church of England First School?
On the Success Index (England), Freman College ranks higher (78.3 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 Freman College and Layston Church of England First School?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Buntingford and Buntingford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freman College: 1,049. Layston Church of England First School: 124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freman College and Layston Church of England First School rank in East of England?
Freman College is 87th of 460 and Layston Church of England First School is 1032nd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).