Downsend School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 715 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 John's School
Leatherhead · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
892 students
| Measure | Downsend School Leatherhead, South East | St John's School Leatherhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #57 of 679 | #560 of 679 |
| National rank | #194 of 4,090 | #3482 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 537 | 892 |
| Pupils on roll | 537 | 892 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.0 | 17.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 76.7% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.6% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.48 | 1.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | 44.6 |
| town | Leatherhead | Leatherhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downsend.co.uk | www.stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Downsend School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.8 vs 20.7).
- •St John's School is the larger school with 892 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 St John's School?
On the Success Index (England), Downsend School ranks higher (92.8 vs 20.7 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 Downsend School and St John's School?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Leatherhead and Leatherhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downsend School: 537. St John's School: 892. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downsend School and St John's School rank in South East?
Downsend School is 57th of 679 and St John's School is 560th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).