St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery vs Walsh CofE Infant 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 Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery
Farnham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–8
174 students
Walsh CofE Infant School
Ash · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
169 students
| Measure | St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery Farnham, South East | Walsh CofE Infant School Ash, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1371 of 2,471 | #1344 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7874 of 15,697 | #7722 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–8 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 174 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 145% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Farnham | Ash |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stpaulstongham.com | www.walshschools.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (50.5 vs 51.2).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 174 students compared with 169.
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery is a local authority school while Walsh CofE Infant 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 Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery better than Walsh CofE Infant 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 Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery and Walsh CofE Infant School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Farnham and Ash in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery: 174. Walsh CofE Infant School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery and Walsh CofE Infant School rank in South East?
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery is 1371st of 2,471 and Walsh CofE Infant School is 1344th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).