Barnett Wood Infant School vs Downsend School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnett Wood Infant School
Ashtead · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
139 students
Downsend School
Leatherhead · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
537 students
| Measure | Barnett Wood Infant School Ashtead, South East | Downsend School Leatherhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #24 of 2,471 | #57 of 679 |
| National rank | #72 of 15,697 | #194 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 139 | 537 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 537 |
| Free school meals | 2.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 57.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 76.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ashtead | Leatherhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barnettwood.co.uk | www.downsend.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barnett Wood Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.4 vs 92.8).
- •Downsend School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 139.
- •Barnett Wood Infant School is a local authority school while Downsend 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 Barnett Wood Infant School better than Downsend School?
On the Success Index (England), Barnett Wood Infant School ranks higher (98.4 vs 92.8 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 Barnett Wood Infant School and Downsend School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ashtead and Leatherhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnett Wood Infant School: 139. Downsend School: 537. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnett Wood Infant School and Downsend School rank in South East?
Barnett Wood Infant School is 24th of 2,471 and Downsend School is 57th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).