Downsend School vs St Andrew's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 316 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
St Andrew's Catholic School
Leatherhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,594 students
| Measure | Downsend School Leatherhead, South East | St Andrew's Catholic School Leatherhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #57 of 679 | #11 of 679 |
| National rank | #194 of 4,090 | #41 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 537 | 1,594 |
| Pupils on roll | 537 | 1,594 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 194.6% |
| 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.st-andrews.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.5 vs 92.8).
- •St Andrew's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,594 students compared with 537.
- •Downsend School is a independent school while St Andrew's Catholic School 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 Downsend School better than St Andrew's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's Catholic School ranks higher (97.5 vs 92.8 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 Downsend School and St Andrew's Catholic School?
About 316 m in a straight line, between Leatherhead and Leatherhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downsend School: 537. St Andrew's Catholic School: 1,594. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downsend School and St Andrew's Catholic School rank in South East?
Downsend School is 57th of 679 and St Andrew's Catholic School is 11th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).