Pewley Down Infant School vs St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 km 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
St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School
Guildford · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
81 students
| Measure | Pewley Down Infant School Guildford, South East | St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 100 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #390 of 2,471 | #5 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1987 of 15,697 | #11 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 180 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 1.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.htpd.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.st-nicolas-guildford.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.6 vs 81.1).
- •Pewley Down Infant School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 81.
- •Pewley Down Infant School is a local authority school while St Nicolas' Church of England Infant 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 Pewley Down Infant School better than St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School ranks higher (99.6 vs 81.1 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 Pewley Down Infant School and St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pewley Down Infant School: 180. St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pewley Down Infant School and St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School rank in South East?
Pewley Down Infant School is 390th of 2,471 and St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School is 5th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).