Badshot Lea Village Infant School vs Barfield Prep School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badshot Lea Village Infant School
Farnham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
147 students
Barfield Prep School
Guildford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
281 students
| Measure | Badshot Lea Village Infant School Farnham, South East | Barfield Prep School Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #655 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #3556 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 147 | 281 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 281 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Farnham | Guildford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.badshot-lea.surrey.sch.uk | www.barfieldprep.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Barfield Prep School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 147.
- •Badshot Lea Village Infant School is a local authority school while Barfield Prep 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 Badshot Lea Village Infant School better than Barfield Prep 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 Badshot Lea Village Infant School and Barfield Prep School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Farnham and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Badshot Lea Village Infant School: 147. Barfield Prep School: 281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Badshot Lea Village Infant School and Barfield Prep School rank in South East?
Badshot Lea Village Infant School is 655th of 2,471 and Barfield Prep School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).