Barrow Hills School vs St James CofE Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.9 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
St James CofE Aided Primary School
Godalming · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
| Measure | Barrow Hills School Godalming, South East | St James CofE Aided Primary School Godalming, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2065 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #12598 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 181 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 229 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 60.9% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Godalming | Godalming |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barrowhills.org | www.st-james-elstead.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James CofE Aided Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 181.
- •Barrow Hills School is a independent school while St James CofE Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 St James CofE Aided 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 Barrow Hills School and St James CofE Aided Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Godalming and Godalming in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Hills School: 181. St James CofE Aided Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Hills School and St James CofE Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Barrow Hills School is unranked and St James CofE Aided Primary School is 2065th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).