Shalford Infant School vs St Catherine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shalford Infant School
Guildford · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
90 students
St Catherine's School
Guildford · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
808 students
| Measure | Shalford Infant School Guildford, South East | St Catherine's School Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #453 of 2,471 | #547 of 679 |
| National rank | #2367 of 15,697 | #3417 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 90 | 808 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 808 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 16.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 49.3 |
| town | Guildford | Guildford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.shalford.surrey.sch.uk | www.stcatherines.info |
The verdict
- •Shalford Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 21.6).
- •St Catherine's School is the larger school with 808 students compared with 90.
- •Shalford Infant School is a academy school while St Catherine's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Shalford Infant School is co-educational and St Catherine's School is girls.
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 Shalford Infant School better than St Catherine's School?
On the Success Index (England), Shalford Infant School ranks higher (78.6 vs 21.6 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 Shalford Infant School and St Catherine's School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shalford Infant School: 90. St Catherine's School: 808. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shalford Infant School and St Catherine's School rank in South East?
Shalford Infant School is 453rd of 2,471 and St Catherine's School is 547th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).