City of London Freemen's School vs The Vale Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.9 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
The Vale Primary School and Nursery
Epsom · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
191 students
| Measure | City of London Freemen's School Surrey, South East | The Vale Primary School and Nursery Epsom, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #527 of 679 | #794 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3294 of 4,090 | #4400 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 971 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 971 | 191 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 79.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 27.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.58 | – |
| A level points per entry | 49.1 | – |
| town | Surrey | Epsom |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.freemens.org | www.thevaleprimary.org |
The verdict
- •The Vale Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 23.3).
- •City of London Freemen's School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 191.
- •City of London Freemen's School is a independent school while The Vale Primary School and Nursery 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 City of London Freemen's School better than The Vale Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), The Vale Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (67.4 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 The Vale Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Surrey and Epsom in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Freemen's School: 971. The Vale Primary School and Nursery: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Freemen's School and The Vale Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
City of London Freemen's School is 527th of 679 and The Vale Primary School and Nursery is 794th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).