Pewley Down Infant School vs Royal Grammar School Guildford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 429 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pewley Down Infant School
Guildford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
180 students
Royal Grammar School Guildford
Guildford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,325 students
| Measure | Pewley Down Infant School Guildford, South East | Royal Grammar School Guildford Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #390 of 2,471 | #510 of 679 |
| National rank | #1987 of 15,697 | #3208 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 180 | 1,325 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 1,325 |
| Free school meals | 10% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | 50.4 |
| town | Guildford | Guildford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.htpd.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.rgsg.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Pewley Down Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 24.6).
- •Royal Grammar School Guildford is the larger school with 1,325 students compared with 180.
- •Pewley Down Infant School is a local authority school while Royal Grammar School Guildford is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Pewley Down Infant School is co-educational and Royal Grammar School Guildford is boys.
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 Pewley Down Infant School better than Royal Grammar School Guildford?
On the Success Index (England), Pewley Down Infant School ranks higher (81.1 vs 24.6 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 Pewley Down Infant School and Royal Grammar School Guildford?
About 429 m in a straight line, between Guildford and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pewley Down Infant School: 180. Royal Grammar School Guildford: 1,325. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pewley Down Infant School and Royal Grammar School Guildford rank in South East?
Pewley Down Infant School is 390th of 2,471 and Royal Grammar School Guildford is 510th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).