Barrow Hills School vs Rodborough
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.
Barrow Hills School
Godalming · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
181 students
Rodborough
Godalming · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
882 students
| Measure | Barrow Hills School Godalming, South East | Rodborough Godalming, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #127 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #467 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 181 | 882 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 882 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 60.9% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Godalming | Godalming |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barrowhills.org | www.rodborough.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rodborough is the larger school with 882 students compared with 181.
- •Barrow Hills School is a independent school while Rodborough 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 Barrow Hills School better than Rodborough?
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 Barrow Hills School and Rodborough?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Godalming and Godalming in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Hills School: 181. Rodborough: 882. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Hills School and Rodborough rank in South East?
Barrow Hills School is unranked and Rodborough is 127th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).