Royal Grammar School Guildford vs Sandfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 318 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royal Grammar School Guildford
Guildford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,325 students
Sandfield Primary School
Guildford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Royal Grammar School Guildford Guildford, South East | Sandfield Primary School Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #510 of 679 | #391 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3208 of 4,090 | #2009 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,325 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,325 | 209 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.rgsg.co.uk | www.sandfield.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sandfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.0 vs 24.6).
- •Royal Grammar School Guildford is the larger school with 1,325 students compared with 209.
- •Royal Grammar School Guildford is a independent school while Sandfield Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Royal Grammar School Guildford is boys and Sandfield Primary School is co-educational.
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 Royal Grammar School Guildford better than Sandfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandfield Primary School ranks higher (81.0 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 Royal Grammar School Guildford and Sandfield Primary School?
About 318 m in a straight line, between Guildford and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Royal Grammar School Guildford: 1,325. Sandfield Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Royal Grammar School Guildford and Sandfield Primary School rank in South East?
Royal Grammar School Guildford is 510th of 679 and Sandfield Primary School is 391st of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).