Heathside School vs St James CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathside School
Weybridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,216 students
St James CofE Primary School
Weybridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
409 students
| Measure | Heathside School Weybridge, South East | St James CofE Primary School Weybridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #65 of 679 | #1104 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #230 of 4,090 | #6210 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,216 | 409 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,216 | 409 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 106.8% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 77.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 90.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.52 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.8 | – |
| town | Weybridge | Weybridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.heathside.surrey.sch.uk | www.stjames-weybridge.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heathside School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.3 vs 58.3).
- •Heathside School is the larger school with 1,216 students compared with 409.
- •Heathside School is a academy school while St James CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Heathside School better than St James CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heathside School ranks higher (91.3 vs 58.3 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 Heathside School and St James CofE Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Weybridge and Weybridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathside School: 1,216. St James CofE Primary School: 409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathside School and St James CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Heathside School is 65th of 679 and St James CofE Primary School is 1104th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).