Busbridge Infant School vs St Hilary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 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
St Hilary's School
Godalming · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
211 students
| Measure | Busbridge Infant School Godalming, South East | St Hilary's School Godalming, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #9 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #21 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 172 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 1.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 52.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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-infants.org/ | www.sthilarysschool.com |
The verdict
- •St Hilary's School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 172.
- •Busbridge Infant School is a academy school while St Hilary's School 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 Busbridge Infant School better than St Hilary's 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 Busbridge Infant School and St Hilary's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Godalming and Godalming in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Busbridge Infant School: 172. St Hilary's School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Busbridge Infant School and St Hilary's School rank in South East?
Busbridge Infant School is 9th of 2,471 and St Hilary's School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).