Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy vs Hemblington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 134 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
Hemblington Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
176 students
| Measure | Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy Bedford, East of England | Hemblington Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1792 of 1,872 | #1726 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14838 of 15,697 | #14363 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 176 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 0% | 40% |
| 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 | Bedford | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gbpa.org.uk | www.hemblingtonprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hemblington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.5 vs 13.7).
- •Hemblington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (40% vs 0%).
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 Barford Church of England Primary Academy better than Hemblington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hemblington Primary School ranks higher (17.5 vs 13.7 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 Barford Church of England Primary Academy and Hemblington Primary School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy: 176. Hemblington Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy and Hemblington Primary School rank in East of England?
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy is 1792nd of 1,872 and Hemblington Primary School is 1726th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).