Barfield Prep School vs William Cobbett Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 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
William Cobbett Primary School
Farnham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Barfield Prep School Guildford, South East | William Cobbett Primary School Farnham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 281 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | – |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 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 | Guildford | Farnham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barfieldprep.org.uk | www.william-cobbett.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barfield Prep School is a independent school while William Cobbett Primary 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 Barfield Prep School better than William Cobbett Primary 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 Barfield Prep School and William Cobbett Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Farnham in South East.
How do Barfield Prep School and William Cobbett Primary School rank in South East?
Barfield Prep School is unranked and William Cobbett Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).