Freman College vs Millfield First and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 922 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
Millfield First and Nursery School
Buntingford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
311 students
| Measure | Freman College Buntingford, East of England | Millfield First and Nursery School Buntingford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #87 of 460 | #189 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #673 of 4,090 | #1442 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 1,049 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,049 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 116.2% | 88.4% |
| 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.millfield.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Millfield First and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 78.3).
- •Freman College is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 311.
- •Freman College 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 Freman College better than Millfield First and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Millfield First and Nursery School ranks higher (84.9 vs 78.3 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 Millfield First and Nursery School?
About 922 m in a straight line, between Buntingford and Buntingford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freman College: 1,049. Millfield First and Nursery School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freman College and Millfield First and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Freman College is 87th of 460 and Millfield First and Nursery School is 189th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).