Pyrford Church of England Primary School vs The Bishop David Brown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pyrford Church of England Primary School
Woking · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
494 students
The Bishop David Brown School
Woking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
790 students
| Measure | Pyrford Church of England Primary School Woking, South East | The Bishop David Brown School Woking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1073 of 2,471 | #345 of 679 |
| National rank | #6037 of 15,697 | #1994 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 494 | 790 |
| Pupils on roll | 494 | 790 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 105.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Woking | Woking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.pyrford.surrey.sch.uk | www.bdb.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pyrford Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 49.4).
- •The Bishop David Brown School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 494.
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 Pyrford Church of England Primary School better than The Bishop David Brown School?
On the Success Index (England), Pyrford Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 49.4 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 Pyrford Church of England Primary School and The Bishop David Brown School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Woking and Woking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pyrford Church of England Primary School: 494. The Bishop David Brown School: 790. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pyrford Church of England Primary School and The Bishop David Brown School rank in South East?
Pyrford Church of England Primary School is 1073rd of 2,471 and The Bishop David Brown School is 345th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).