Busbridge Infant School vs Smarden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 90 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Busbridge Infant School
Godalming · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
172 students
Smarden Primary School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
172 students
| Measure | Busbridge Infant School Godalming, South East | Smarden Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #9 of 2,471 | #565 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #21 of 15,697 | #3063 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 172 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 1.7% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 163.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.busbridge-infants.org/ | www.smardenprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Busbridge Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.4 vs 74.6).
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 Infant School better than Smarden Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Busbridge Infant School ranks higher (99.4 vs 74.6 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 Infant School and Smarden Primary School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Godalming and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Busbridge Infant School: 172. Smarden Primary School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Busbridge Infant School and Smarden Primary School rank in South East?
Busbridge Infant School is 9th of 2,471 and Smarden Primary School is 565th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).