Lime Tree Primary School vs Surbiton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 936 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lime Tree Primary School
Kingston upon Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
Surbiton High School
Kingston upon Thames · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,540 students
| Measure | Lime Tree Primary School Kingston upon Thames, London | Surbiton High School Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1638 of 1,720 | #447 of 640 |
| National rank | #13730 of 15,697 | #2495 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 203 | 1,540 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 1,540 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 48.3% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | 49.5 |
| town | Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.limetree.info | www.surbitonhigh.com/ |
The verdict
- •Surbiton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.2 vs 21.6).
- •Surbiton High School is the larger school with 1,540 students compared with 203.
- •Lime Tree Primary School is a local authority school while Surbiton High School is a independent 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 Lime Tree Primary School better than Surbiton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Surbiton High School ranks higher (39.2 vs 21.6 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 Lime Tree Primary School and Surbiton High School?
About 936 m in a straight line, between Kingston upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lime Tree Primary School: 203. Surbiton High School: 1,540. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lime Tree Primary School and Surbiton High School rank in London?
Lime Tree Primary School is 1638th of 1,720 and Surbiton High School is 447th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).