Great Bookham School vs Polesden Lacey Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 919 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Bookham School
Leatherhead · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
335 students
Polesden Lacey Infant Academy
Leatherhead · Academy primary · Ages 0–7
94 students
| Measure | Great Bookham School Leatherhead, South East | Polesden Lacey Infant Academy Leatherhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #254 of 2,471 | #231 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1195 of 15,697 | #1093 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 0–7 |
| Students | 335 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 104.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| 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 | Leatherhead | Leatherhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.greatbookhamschool.org.uk | www.polesdenlaceyinfant.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (86.7 vs 87.6).
- •Great Bookham School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 94.
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 Great Bookham School better than Polesden Lacey Infant Academy?
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 Great Bookham School and Polesden Lacey Infant Academy?
About 919 m in a straight line, between Leatherhead and Leatherhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Bookham School: 335. Polesden Lacey Infant Academy: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Bookham School and Polesden Lacey Infant Academy rank in South East?
Great Bookham School is 254th of 2,471 and Polesden Lacey Infant Academy is 231st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).