Downsend School vs West Ashtead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 567 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
West Ashtead Primary Academy
Ashtead · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
266 students
| Measure | Downsend School Leatherhead, South East | West Ashtead Primary Academy Ashtead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #57 of 679 | #1001 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #194 of 4,090 | #5582 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 537 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 537 | 266 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| 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 | Ashtead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downsend.co.uk | www.west-ashtead.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Downsend School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.8 vs 61.4).
- •Downsend School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 266.
- •Downsend School is a independent school while West Ashtead Primary Academy 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 West Ashtead Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Downsend School ranks higher (92.8 vs 61.4 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 West Ashtead Primary Academy?
About 567 m in a straight line, between Leatherhead and Ashtead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downsend School: 537. West Ashtead Primary Academy: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downsend School and West Ashtead Primary Academy rank in South East?
Downsend School is 57th of 679 and West Ashtead Primary Academy is 1001st of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).