Rodborough vs St James CofE Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rodborough
Godalming · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
882 students
St James CofE Aided Primary School
Godalming · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
| Measure | Rodborough Godalming, South East | St James CofE Aided Primary School Godalming, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 679 | #2065 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #467 of 4,090 | #12598 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 882 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 882 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.87 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Godalming | Godalming |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rodborough.surrey.sch.uk | www.st-james-elstead.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rodborough scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.2 vs 28.1).
- •Rodborough is the larger school with 882 students compared with 229.
- •Rodborough is a academy school while St James CofE Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 Rodborough better than St James CofE Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rodborough ranks higher (84.2 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 Rodborough and St James CofE Aided Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Godalming and Godalming in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rodborough: 882. St James CofE Aided Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rodborough and St James CofE Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Rodborough is 127th of 679 and St James CofE Aided Primary School is 2065th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).