Milford School vs St James CofE Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milford School
Godalming · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
116 students
St James CofE Aided Primary School
Godalming · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
| Measure | Milford School Godalming, South East | St James CofE Aided Primary School Godalming, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1067 of 2,471 | #2065 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6005 of 15,697 | #12598 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 116 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 116 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 64.4% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| 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 | Godalming | Godalming |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.milford.surrey.sch.uk | www.st-james-elstead.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Milford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 28.1).
- •St James CofE Aided Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 116.
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 Milford School better than St James CofE Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Milford School ranks higher (59.2 vs 28.1 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 Milford School and St James CofE Aided Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Godalming and Godalming in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Milford School: 116. St James CofE Aided Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Milford School and St James CofE Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Milford School is 1067th of 2,471 and St James CofE Aided Primary School is 2065th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).