Great Binfields Primary School vs Sherfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Binfields Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
Sherfield School
Hampshire · Independent all-through · Ages 0–19
505 students
| Measure | Great Binfields Primary School Basingstoke, South East | Sherfield School Hampshire, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #755 of 2,471 | #84 of 679 |
| National rank | #4085 of 15,697 | #290 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–19 |
| Students | 415 | 505 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 505 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 80.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 66.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 81.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 89.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.9 |
| town | Basingstoke | Hampshire |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.greatbinfields.co.uk | www.sherfieldschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sherfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.3 vs 69.0).
- •Sherfield School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 415.
- •Great Binfields Primary School is a local authority school while Sherfield School is a independent 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 Great Binfields Primary School better than Sherfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Sherfield School ranks higher (89.3 vs 69.0 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 Binfields Primary School and Sherfield School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Hampshire in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Binfields Primary School: 415. Sherfield School: 505. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Binfields Primary School and Sherfield School rank in South East?
Great Binfields Primary School is 755th of 2,471 and Sherfield School is 84th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).