Aberdour Preparatory School vs Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aberdour Preparatory School
Burgh Heath · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
302 students
Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres
Epsom Downs · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
417 students
| Measure | Aberdour Preparatory School Burgh Heath, South East | Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres Epsom Downs, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2219 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #13551 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 302 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 417 |
| Free school meals | – | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Burgh Heath | Epsom Downs |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aberdourschool.co.uk | www.epsomdowns.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres is the larger school with 417 students compared with 302.
- •Aberdour Preparatory School is a independent school while Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres is a academy 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 Aberdour Preparatory School better than Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres?
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 Aberdour Preparatory School and Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Burgh Heath and Epsom Downs in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aberdour Preparatory School: 302. Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aberdour Preparatory School and Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres rank in South East?
Aberdour Preparatory School is unranked and Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres is 2219th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).