Godalming Junior 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.
Godalming Junior School
Godalming · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
240 students
St Hilary's School
Godalming · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
211 students
| Measure | Godalming Junior School Godalming, South East | St Hilary's School Godalming, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #925 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #5151 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 240 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 52.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.godalming-junior.surrey.sch.uk | www.sthilarysschool.com |
The verdict
- •Godalming Junior School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 211.
- •Godalming Junior School is a local authority 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 Godalming Junior 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 Godalming Junior 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?
Godalming Junior School: 240. St Hilary's School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Godalming Junior School and St Hilary's School rank in South East?
Godalming Junior School is 925th of 2,471 and St Hilary's School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).