Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School vs St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
Guildford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
90 students
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Guildford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
436 students
| Measure | Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School Guildford, South East | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1425 of 2,471 | #359 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8249 of 15,697 | #1791 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 90 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Guildford | Guildford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.merrow.surrey.sch.uk | www.st-thomas.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.5 vs 48.9).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 90.
- •Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School is a local authority school while St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic 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 Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School better than St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 48.9 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 Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School: 90. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School is 1425th of 2,471 and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is 359th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).