Harefield Primary School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 79 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harefield Primary School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Dorking · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
397 students
| Measure | Harefield Primary School Southampton, South East | St Paul's CofE Primary School Dorking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2184 of 2,471 | #219 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13329 of 15,697 | #1049 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 397 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 43.3% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Southampton | Dorking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.harefieldprimaryschool.net | www.stpaulsschool-dorking.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 24.2).
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 Harefield Primary School better than St Paul's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's CofE Primary School ranks higher (88.0 vs 24.2 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 Harefield Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Dorking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harefield Primary School: 397. St Paul's CofE Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harefield Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Harefield Primary School is 2184th of 2,471 and St Paul's CofE Primary School is 219th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).