St Mary's CofE Primary School vs Woldingham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Oxted · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
632 students
Woldingham School
Caterham · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
528 students
| Measure | St Mary's CofE Primary School Oxted, South East | Woldingham School Caterham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #458 of 2,471 | #524 of 679 |
| National rank | #2398 of 15,697 | #3281 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 632 | 528 |
| Pupils on roll | 632 | 528 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 81.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 31.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.9 |
| town | Oxted | Caterham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stmarysprimary.org | www.woldinghamschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.4 vs 23.6).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 528.
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Woldingham School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is co-educational and Woldingham 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School better than Woldingham School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 23.6 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School and Woldingham School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Oxted and Caterham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's CofE Primary School: 632. Woldingham School: 528. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's CofE Primary School and Woldingham School rank in South East?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is 458th of 2,471 and Woldingham School is 524th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).