Great Bardfield Primary School vs Great Sampford Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Bardfield Primary School
Braintree · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
Great Sampford Community Primary School
Saffron Walden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
79 students
| Measure | Great Bardfield Primary School Braintree, East of England | Great Sampford Community Primary School Saffron Walden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1664 of 1,872 | #231 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13870 of 15,697 | #1770 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 117 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | Braintree | Saffron Walden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatbardfieldprimaryschool.co.uk | www.greatsampford.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Sampford Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.6 vs 20.7).
- •Great Sampford Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 45%).
- •Great Sampford Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Great Bardfield Primary School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 79.
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 Great Bardfield Primary School better than Great Sampford Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Sampford Community Primary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 20.7 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 Great Bardfield Primary School and Great Sampford Community Primary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Saffron Walden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Bardfield Primary School: 117. Great Sampford Community Primary School: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Bardfield Primary School and Great Sampford Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Great Bardfield Primary School is 1664th of 1,872 and Great Sampford Community Primary School is 231st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).