Aldro vs Prior's Field School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldro
Shackleford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
202 students
Prior's Field School
Godalming · Independent secondary · Ages 11–20
280 students
| Measure | Aldro Shackleford, South East | Prior's Field School Godalming, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #535 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #3359 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 11–20 |
| Students | 202 | 280 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 280 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 77.7% | 62.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.7 |
| town | Shackleford | Godalming |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aldro.org | www.priorsfieldschool.com |
The verdict
- •Prior's Field School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 202.
- •Aldro is co-educational and Prior's Field School is girls.
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 Aldro better than Prior's Field 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 Aldro and Prior's Field School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Shackleford and Godalming in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldro: 202. Prior's Field School: 280. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldro and Prior's Field School rank in South East?
Aldro is unranked and Prior's Field School is 535th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).