Gordon's School vs Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon's School
Woking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
988 students
Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery
Lightwater · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
199 students
| Measure | Gordon's School Woking, South East | Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery Lightwater, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #44 of 679 | #118 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #150 of 4,090 | #493 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 988 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 988 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 3.4% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 125.1% | 110.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 76.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 89.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.04 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.0 | – |
| town | Woking | Lightwater |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gordons.school | www.lightwatervillageschool.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (93.9 vs 93.0).
- •Gordon's School is the larger school with 988 students compared with 199.
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 Gordon's School better than Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery?
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 Gordon's School and Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Woking and Lightwater in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gordon's School: 988. Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gordon's School and Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery rank in South East?
Gordon's School is 44th of 679 and Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery is 118th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).