Gordon's School vs Valley End CofE Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.5 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
Valley End CofE Infant School
Woking · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
163 students
| Measure | Gordon's School Woking, South East | Valley End CofE Infant School Woking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #44 of 679 | #39 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #150 of 4,090 | #142 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 988 | 163 |
| Pupils on roll | 988 | 163 |
| Free school meals | 3.4% | 3.7% |
| Capacity filled | 125.1% | 90.6% |
| 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 | Woking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gordons.school | www.valleyend.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Valley End CofE Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 93.9).
- •Gordon's School is the larger school with 988 students compared with 163.
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 Valley End CofE Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Valley End CofE Infant School ranks higher (97.4 vs 93.9 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 Gordon's School and Valley End CofE Infant School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Woking and Woking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gordon's School: 988. Valley End CofE Infant School: 163. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gordon's School and Valley End CofE Infant School rank in South East?
Gordon's School is 44th of 679 and Valley End CofE Infant School is 39th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).