Chafyn-Godolphin vs Salisbury Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 916 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chafyn-Godolphin
Salisbury · Independent all-through · Ages 0–19
255 students
Salisbury Cathedral School
Salisbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
230 students
| Measure | Chafyn-Godolphin Salisbury, South West | Salisbury Cathedral School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #354 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #3492 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 0–19 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 255 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 255 | 230 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 31.4% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 24.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.08 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.9 | – |
| town | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.godolphin.org | www.salisburycathedralschool.com |
The verdict
- •Chafyn-Godolphin is the larger school with 255 students compared with 230.
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 Chafyn-Godolphin better than Salisbury Cathedral 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 Chafyn-Godolphin and Salisbury Cathedral School?
About 916 m in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chafyn-Godolphin: 255. Salisbury Cathedral School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chafyn-Godolphin and Salisbury Cathedral School rank in South West?
Chafyn-Godolphin is 354th of 402 and Salisbury Cathedral School is unranked among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).