Downe House vs The Dulwich School Cranbrook
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 133 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downe House
Thatcham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
535 students
The Dulwich School Cranbrook
CRANBROOK · Independent all-through · Ages 2–17
536 students
| Measure | Downe House Thatcham, South East | The Dulwich School Cranbrook CRANBROOK, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #555 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3450 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–17 |
| Students | 535 | 536 |
| Pupils on roll | 535 | 536 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 18.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | 45.8 | – |
| town | Thatcham | CRANBROOK |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.dulwichcranbrook.org |
The verdict
- •The Dulwich School Cranbrook is the larger school with 536 students compared with 535.
- •Downe House is girls and The Dulwich School Cranbrook is co-educational.
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 Downe House better than The Dulwich School Cranbrook?
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 Downe House and The Dulwich School Cranbrook?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and CRANBROOK in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downe House: 535. The Dulwich School Cranbrook: 536. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downe House and The Dulwich School Cranbrook rank in South East?
Downe House is 555th of 679 and The Dulwich School Cranbrook is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).