Schools in Buntingford
7 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwinstree Church of England Middle School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 9–13 | — |
| Freman College Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 13–18 | — |
Primary (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buntingford First School Free schools | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 2–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Anstey First School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hormead Church of England (VA) First School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Millfield First and Nursery School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Layston Church of England First School Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 5–9 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.