The Bishop David Brown School vs West Byfleet Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Bishop David Brown School
Woking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
790 students
West Byfleet Infant School
West Byfleet · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
263 students
| Measure | The Bishop David Brown School Woking, South East | West Byfleet Infant School West Byfleet, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #345 of 679 | #205 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1994 of 4,090 | #982 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 790 | 263 |
| Pupils on roll | 790 | 263 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 105.3% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Woking | West Byfleet |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bdb.surrey.sch.uk | www.west-byfleet-infant.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •West Byfleet Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.6 vs 49.4).
- •The Bishop David Brown School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 263.
- •The Bishop David Brown School is a academy school while West Byfleet Infant School is a local authority 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 The Bishop David Brown School better than West Byfleet Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), West Byfleet Infant School ranks higher (88.6 vs 49.4 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 The Bishop David Brown School and West Byfleet Infant School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Woking and West Byfleet in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Bishop David Brown School: 790. West Byfleet Infant School: 263. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Bishop David Brown School and West Byfleet Infant School rank in South East?
The Bishop David Brown School is 345th of 679 and West Byfleet Infant School is 205th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).