Broadwater School vs Charterhouse
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadwater School
Godalming · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
750 students
Charterhouse
Godalming · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
1,027 students
| Measure | Broadwater School Godalming, South East | Charterhouse Godalming, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #135 of 679 | #541 of 679 |
| National rank | #507 of 4,090 | #3403 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 12–19 |
| Students | 750 | 1,027 |
| Pupils on roll | 750 | 1,027 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.9 | 23.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.5% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.5% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.96 | 1.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | 44.6 |
| town | Godalming | Godalming |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.broadwater.surrey.sch.uk | www.charterhouse.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Broadwater School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 21.7).
- •Charterhouse is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 750.
- •Broadwater School is a academy school while Charterhouse 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 Broadwater School better than Charterhouse?
On the Success Index (England), Broadwater School ranks higher (82.9 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 Broadwater School and Charterhouse?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Godalming and Godalming in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadwater School: 750. Charterhouse: 1,027. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadwater School and Charterhouse rank in South East?
Broadwater School is 135th of 679 and Charterhouse is 541st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).