Darley Dene Primary School vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darley Dene Primary School
Addlestone · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
233 students
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Addlestone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
218 students
| Measure | Darley Dene Primary School Addlestone, South East | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Addlestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1536 of 2,471 | #598 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8931 of 15,697 | #3255 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 233 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 44.4% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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 | Addlestone | Addlestone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.darleydeneprimary.co.uk | www.holy-family.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 45.7).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 67%).
- •Darley Dene Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Darley Dene Primary School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 218.
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 Darley Dene Primary School better than Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 45.7 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 Darley Dene Primary School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Addlestone and Addlestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darley Dene Primary School: 233. Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darley Dene Primary School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Darley Dene Primary School is 1536th of 2,471 and Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 598th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).