North Downs Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Betchworth, South East RH3 7LA · Surrey
#318 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#1574 of 15,697 nationally
About North Downs Primary School
North Downs Primary School is a academy primary located in Betchworth, in the Surrey local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 383 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 83.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 318th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (84th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 383; capacity filled 87.8%.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for North Downs Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 383
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 87.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near North Downs Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Dorking · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
397 students · 3.1 km away
The Ashcombe School
Dorking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,533 students · 3.3 km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Dorking · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
210 students · 3.4 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dorking · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
· 3.7 km away
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Dorking · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
364 students · 3.9 km away
The Priory Church of England School
Dorking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
598 students · 4.0 km away
Powell Corderoy Primary School
Dorking · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
196 students · 4.3 km away
Sandcross Primary School
Reigate · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
644 students · 5.0 km away
RGS Surrey Hills
Dorking · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
303 students · 5.1 km away
Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School
Dorking · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
125 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Westvale Park Primary Academy
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383 students
St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School
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382 students
Kilnwood Vale Primary School
Horsham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
Milton Park Primary School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
382 students
Heene CofE Primary School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
Aylesham Primary School
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382 students
Frequently asked questions
Is North Downs Primary School a good school?
North Downs Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 83.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #318 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does North Downs Primary School rank in South East?
North Downs Primary School ranks #318 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #1574 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend North Downs Primary School?
North Downs Primary School had 383 students in 2025.
Is North Downs Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
North Downs Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near North Downs Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of North Downs Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.