Moss Lane School vs St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moss Lane School
Godalming · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
155 students
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Godalming · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | Moss Lane School Godalming, South East | St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Godalming, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #261 of 2,471 | #115 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1251 of 15,697 | #476 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 155 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 4.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| 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.moss-lane.surrey.sch.uk | www.stedmundsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.2 vs 86.3).
- •St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 155.
- •Moss Lane School is a local authority school while St Edmund's 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 Moss Lane School better than St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmund's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (93.2 vs 86.3 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 Moss Lane School and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Godalming and Godalming in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moss Lane School: 155. St Edmund's Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moss Lane School and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Moss Lane School is 261st of 2,471 and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is 115th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).