Christ's College, Guildford vs Rydes Hill Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ's College, Guildford
Guildford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
641 students
Rydes Hill Preparatory School
Guildford · Independent primary · Ages 2–7
92 students
| Measure | Christ's College, Guildford Guildford, South East | Rydes Hill Preparatory School Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #383 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #2312 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 641 | 92 |
| Pupils on roll | 641 | 92 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 46% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Guildford | Guildford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.christscollege.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.rydeshill.com |
The verdict
- •Christ's College, Guildford is the larger school with 641 students compared with 92.
- •Christ's College, Guildford is a academy school while Rydes Hill Preparatory 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 Christ's College, Guildford better than Rydes Hill Preparatory 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 Christ's College, Guildford and Rydes Hill Preparatory School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ's College, Guildford: 641. Rydes Hill Preparatory School: 92. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ's College, Guildford and Rydes Hill Preparatory School rank in South East?
Christ's College, Guildford is 383rd of 679 and Rydes Hill Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).