George Abbot School vs St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Abbot School
Guildford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,927 students
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Guildford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
436 students
| Measure | George Abbot School Guildford, South East | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #98 of 679 | #359 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #344 of 4,090 | #1791 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,927 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,927 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.44 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.5 | – |
| town | Guildford | Guildford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk | www.st-thomas.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •George Abbot School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.4 vs 82.5).
- •George Abbot School is the larger school with 1,927 students compared with 436.
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 George Abbot School better than St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), George Abbot School ranks higher (87.4 vs 82.5 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 George Abbot School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Abbot School: 1,927. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Abbot School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
George Abbot School is 98th of 679 and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is 359th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).