Bisley CofE Primary School vs St John's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bisley CofE Primary School
Woking · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
324 students
St John's Primary School
Woking · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
248 students
| Measure | Bisley CofE Primary School Woking, South East | St John's Primary School Woking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1981 of 2,471 | #2241 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11984 of 15,697 | #13719 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 324 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 72.6% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 4% |
| 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 | Woking | Woking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bisley.surrey.sch.uk | www.stjohnsknaphill.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bisley CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.2 vs 21.7).
- •St John's Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46% vs 36%).
- •Bisley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
- •Bisley CofE Primary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 248.
- •Bisley CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St John's 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 Bisley CofE Primary School better than St John's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bisley CofE Primary School ranks higher (31.2 vs 21.7 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 Bisley CofE Primary School and St John's Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Woking and Woking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bisley CofE Primary School: 324. St John's Primary School: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bisley CofE Primary School and St John's Primary School rank in South East?
Bisley CofE Primary School is 1981st of 2,471 and St John's Primary School is 2241st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).