Barnett Wood Infant School vs St Andrew's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 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
St Andrew's Catholic School
Leatherhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,594 students
| Measure | Barnett Wood Infant School Ashtead, South East | St Andrew's Catholic School Leatherhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #24 of 2,471 | #11 of 679 |
| National rank | #72 of 15,697 | #41 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 139 | 1,594 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 1,594 |
| Free school meals | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 194.6% |
| 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 | Ashtead | Leatherhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barnettwood.co.uk | www.st-andrews.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (98.4 vs 97.5).
- •St Andrew's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,594 students compared with 139.
- •Barnett Wood Infant School is a local authority school while St Andrew's Catholic 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 Barnett Wood Infant School better than St Andrew's Catholic 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 Barnett Wood Infant School and St Andrew's Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ashtead and Leatherhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnett Wood Infant School: 139. St Andrew's Catholic School: 1,594. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnett Wood Infant School and St Andrew's Catholic School rank in South East?
Barnett Wood Infant School is 24th of 2,471 and St Andrew's Catholic School is 11th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).