Barnett Wood Infant School vs City of London Freemen's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnett Wood Infant School
Ashtead · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
139 students
City of London Freemen's School
Surrey · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
971 students
| Measure | Barnett Wood Infant School Ashtead, South East | City of London Freemen's School Surrey, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 2,471 | #527 of 679 |
| National rank | #72 of 15,697 | #3294 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 7–18 |
| Students | 139 | 971 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 971 |
| Free school meals | 2.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 27.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | 49.1 |
| town | Ashtead | Surrey |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barnettwood.co.uk | www.freemens.org |
The verdict
- •Barnett Wood Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.4 vs 23.3).
- •City of London Freemen's School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 139.
- •Barnett Wood Infant School is a local authority school while City of London Freemen's 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 Barnett Wood Infant School better than City of London Freemen's School?
On the Success Index (England), Barnett Wood Infant School ranks higher (98.4 vs 23.3 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 Barnett Wood Infant School and City of London Freemen's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ashtead and Surrey in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnett Wood Infant School: 139. City of London Freemen's School: 971. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnett Wood Infant School and City of London Freemen's School rank in South East?
Barnett Wood Infant School is 24th of 2,471 and City of London Freemen's School is 527th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).