St Edmund's Catholic Primary School vs St Hilary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Godalming · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
St Hilary's School
Godalming · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
211 students
| Measure | St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Godalming, South East | St Hilary's School Godalming, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #115 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #476 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 216 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 4.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 52.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| 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 | Godalming | Godalming |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stedmundsschool.co.uk | www.sthilarysschool.com |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 211.
- •St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while St Hilary's School is a independent 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 St Edmund's Catholic Primary School better than St Hilary's 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 St Edmund's Catholic Primary School and St Hilary's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Godalming and Godalming in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School: 216. St Hilary's School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edmund's Catholic Primary School and St Hilary's School rank in South East?
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is 115th of 2,471 and St Hilary's School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).