Rydes Hill Preparatory School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 156 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rydes Hill Preparatory School
Guildford · Independent primary · Ages 2–7
92 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Guildford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
717 students
| Measure | Rydes Hill Preparatory School Guildford, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #345 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #1726 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 92 | 717 |
| Pupils on roll | 92 | 717 |
| Free school meals | – | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 46% | 113.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.rydeshill.com | www.stjosephsguildford.com |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 92.
- •Rydes Hill Preparatory School is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary 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 Rydes Hill Preparatory School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rydes Hill Preparatory School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 156 m in a straight line, between Guildford and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rydes Hill Preparatory School: 92. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 717. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rydes Hill Preparatory School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Rydes Hill Preparatory School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 345th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).