Downsend School vs Little Downsend Leatherhead
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 509 m 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
Little Downsend Leatherhead
Leatherhead · Independent primary · Ages 0–7
193 students
| Measure | Downsend School Leatherhead, South East | Little Downsend Leatherhead Leatherhead, 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 | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 0–7 |
| Students | 537 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 537 | 193 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 85.4% |
| 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 | Leatherhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downsend.co.uk | www.downsend.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Downsend School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 193.
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 Little Downsend Leatherhead?
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 Little Downsend Leatherhead?
About 509 m in a straight line, between Leatherhead and Leatherhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downsend School: 537. Little Downsend Leatherhead: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downsend School and Little Downsend Leatherhead rank in South East?
Downsend School is 57th of 679 and Little Downsend Leatherhead is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).