Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School vs St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 235 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School
Godalming · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
240 students
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Godalming · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School Godalming, South East | St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Godalming, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #140 of 2,471 | #115 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #603 of 15,697 | #476 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 240 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | 21% |
| 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.busbridge-junior.surrey.sch.uk | www.stedmundsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.2 vs 91.8).
- •St Edmund's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 80%).
- •Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 21%).
- •Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 216.
- •Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School is a local authority school while St Edmund's Catholic 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 Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School better than St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmund's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (93.2 vs 91.8 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 Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
About 235 m in a straight line, between Godalming and Godalming in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School: 240. St Edmund's Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School is 140th of 2,471 and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is 115th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).