Claygate Primary School vs Esher Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claygate Primary School
Esher · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
362 students
Esher Church School
Esher · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
| Measure | Claygate Primary School Esher, South East | Esher Church School Esher, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #435 of 2,471 | #186 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2279 of 15,697 | #853 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 362 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 25% |
| 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 | Esher | Esher |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.claygate.surrey.sch.uk | www.esherchurchschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Esher Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 79.1).
- •Claygate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 78%).
- •Esher Church School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 10%).
- •Esher Church School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 362.
- •Claygate Primary School is a local authority school while Esher Church 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 Claygate Primary School better than Esher Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Esher Church School ranks higher (89.6 vs 79.1 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 Claygate Primary School and Esher Church School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Esher and Esher in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Claygate Primary School: 362. Esher Church School: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Claygate Primary School and Esher Church School rank in South East?
Claygate Primary School is 435th of 2,471 and Esher Church School is 186th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).