Caterham Prep vs Godstone Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caterham Prep
Caterham · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
291 students
Godstone Primary and Nursery School
Godstone · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
226 students
| Measure | Caterham Prep Caterham, South East | Godstone Primary and Nursery School Godstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1401 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #8128 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 291 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 226 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Caterham | Godstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.caterhamprep.co.uk | www.godstone.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Caterham Prep is the larger school with 291 students compared with 226.
- •Caterham Prep is a independent school while Godstone Primary and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Caterham Prep better than Godstone Primary and Nursery 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 Caterham Prep and Godstone Primary and Nursery School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Caterham and Godstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caterham Prep: 291. Godstone Primary and Nursery School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caterham Prep and Godstone Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Caterham Prep is unranked and Godstone Primary and Nursery School is 1401st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).