Furneux Pelham Church of England School vs Hormead Church of England (VA) First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furneux Pelham Church of England School
Furneux Pelham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
107 students
Hormead Church of England (VA) First School
Buntingford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
143 students
| Measure | Furneux Pelham Church of England School Furneux Pelham, East of England | Hormead Church of England (VA) First School Buntingford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1671 of 1,872 | #405 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13926 of 15,697 | #3200 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 107 | 143 |
| Pupils on roll | 107 | 143 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 131.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Furneux Pelham | Buntingford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.furneuxp.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 20.3).
- •Hormead Church of England (VA) First School is the larger school with 143 students compared with 107.
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 Furneux Pelham Church of England 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 20.3 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 Furneux Pelham Church of England School and Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Furneux Pelham and Buntingford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Furneux Pelham Church of England School: 107. Hormead Church of England (VA) First School: 143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Furneux Pelham Church of England School and Hormead Church of England (VA) First School rank in East of England?
Furneux Pelham Church of England School is 1671st of 1,872 and Hormead Church of England (VA) First School is 405th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).