Great Bardfield Primary School vs Wilburton CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 49 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
Wilburton CofE Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
117 students
| Measure | Great Bardfield Primary School Braintree, East of England | Wilburton CofE Primary School Ely, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1664 of 1,872 | #1661 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13870 of 15,697 | #13834 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 117 | 117 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 117 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 24.8% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Braintree | Ely |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatbardfieldprimaryschool.co.uk | www.wilburton.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (20.7 vs 21.0).
- •Wilburton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 45%).
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 Wilburton CofE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Great Bardfield Primary School and Wilburton CofE Primary School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Ely in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Bardfield Primary School: 117. Wilburton CofE Primary School: 117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Bardfield Primary School and Wilburton CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
Great Bardfield Primary School is 1664th of 1,872 and Wilburton CofE Primary School is 1661st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).