Aragon Primary School vs Dorchester Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aragon Primary School
Morden · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
597 students
Dorchester Primary School
Worcester Park · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
| Measure | Aragon Primary School Morden, London | Dorchester Primary School Worcester Park, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #335 of 1,720 | #824 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2023 of 15,697 | #4928 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 597 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 597 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 69.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Morden | Worcester Park |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.aragon.merton.sch.uk | www.dorchesterprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Aragon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.8 vs 64.6).
- •Aragon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 67%).
- •Aragon Primary School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 472.
- •Aragon Primary School is a academy school while Dorchester Primary 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 Aragon Primary School better than Dorchester Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Aragon Primary School ranks higher (80.8 vs 64.6 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 Aragon Primary School and Dorchester Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Morden and Worcester Park in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aragon Primary School: 597. Dorchester Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aragon Primary School and Dorchester Primary School rank in London?
Aragon Primary School is 335th of 1,720 and Dorchester Primary School is 824th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).