City of London Freemen's School vs Downsend School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of London Freemen's School
Surrey · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
971 students
Downsend School
Leatherhead · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
537 students
| Measure | City of London Freemen's School Surrey, South East | Downsend School Leatherhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #527 of 679 | #57 of 679 |
| National rank | #3294 of 4,090 | #194 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 971 | 537 |
| Pupils on roll | 971 | 537 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 57.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 27.3 | 61.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 76.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 98.6% |
| EBacc average points | 1.58 | 5.48 |
| A level points per entry | 49.1 | – |
| town | Surrey | Leatherhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.freemens.org | www.downsend.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Downsend School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.8 vs 23.3).
- •City of London Freemen's School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 537.
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 City of London Freemen's School better than Downsend School?
On the Success Index (England), Downsend School ranks higher (92.8 vs 23.3 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 City of London Freemen's School and Downsend School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Surrey and Leatherhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Freemen's School: 971. Downsend School: 537. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Freemen's School and Downsend School rank in South East?
City of London Freemen's School is 527th of 679 and Downsend School is 57th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).