Barfield Prep School vs Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barfield Prep School
Guildford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
281 students
Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery
Berkshire · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
280 students
| Measure | Barfield Prep School Guildford, South East | Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery Berkshire, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 281 | 280 |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | 280 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 89.7% |
| 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 | Guildford | Berkshire |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barfieldprep.org.uk | www.waverleyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barfield Prep School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 280.
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 Barfield Prep School better than Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery?
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 Barfield Prep School and Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Berkshire in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barfield Prep School: 281. Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery: 280. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barfield Prep School and Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery rank in South East?
Barfield Prep School is unranked and Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).