Bagshot Infant School vs Lightwater Village Junior 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.
Bagshot Infant School
Bagshot · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
147 students
Lightwater Village Junior School
Lightwater · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
183 students
| Measure | Bagshot Infant School Bagshot, South East | Lightwater Village Junior School Lightwater, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #656 of 2,471 | #1184 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3557 of 15,697 | #6672 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 147 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 50.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Bagshot | Lightwater |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bagshot.surrey.sch.uk | www.lightwatervillageschool.org |
The verdict
- •Bagshot Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 56.1).
- •Lightwater Village Junior School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 147.
- •Bagshot Infant School is a local authority school while Lightwater Village Junior School is a academy 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 Bagshot Infant School better than Lightwater Village Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Bagshot Infant School ranks higher (71.8 vs 56.1 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 Bagshot Infant School and Lightwater Village Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bagshot and Lightwater in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bagshot Infant School: 147. Lightwater Village Junior School: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bagshot Infant School and Lightwater Village Junior School rank in South East?
Bagshot Infant School is 656th of 2,471 and Lightwater Village Junior School is 1184th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).