St James CofE Aided Primary School vs Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James CofE Aided Primary School
Godalming · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School
Farnham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
446 students
| Measure | St James CofE Aided Primary School Godalming, South East | Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School Farnham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2065 of 2,471 | #1420 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12598 of 15,697 | #8233 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 229 | 446 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 446 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Farnham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-james-elstead.surrey.sch.uk | www.waverley-abbey.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.0 vs 28.1).
- •Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 54%).
- •Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 229.
- •St James CofE Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Waverley Abbey CofE Junior 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 St James CofE Aided Primary School better than Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School ranks higher (49.0 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 St James CofE Aided Primary School and Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Godalming and Farnham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James CofE Aided Primary School: 229. Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School: 446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James CofE Aided Primary School and Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School rank in South East?
St James CofE Aided Primary School is 2065th of 2,471 and Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School is 1420th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).