Downsend School vs Hoe Bridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downsend School
Leatherhead · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
537 students
Hoe Bridge School
Surrey · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
548 students
| Measure | Downsend School Leatherhead, South East | Hoe Bridge School Surrey, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #57 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #194 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 537 | 548 |
| Pupils on roll | 537 | 548 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 91.3% |
| 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 | Leatherhead | Surrey |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downsend.co.uk | www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hoe Bridge School is the larger school with 548 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 Downsend School better than Hoe Bridge School?
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 Downsend School and Hoe Bridge School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Leatherhead and Surrey in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downsend School: 537. Hoe Bridge School: 548. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downsend School and Hoe Bridge School rank in South East?
Downsend School is 57th of 679 and Hoe Bridge School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).