King Edward's School Witley vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward's School Witley
Godalming · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
473 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Godalming · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
198 students
| Measure | King Edward's School Witley Godalming, South East | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Godalming, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #636 of 679 | #921 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3846 of 4,090 | #5122 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 473 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 198 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 7.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.9 | – |
| town | Godalming | Godalming |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.stmaryschidd.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 13.8).
- •King Edward's School Witley is the larger school with 473 students compared with 198.
- •King Edward's School Witley is a independent school while St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 King Edward's School Witley better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (63.6 vs 13.8 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 King Edward's School Witley and St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Godalming and Godalming in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward's School Witley: 473. St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward's School Witley and St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
King Edward's School Witley is 636th of 679 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 921st of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).