Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres vs The Beacon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres
Epsom Downs · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
417 students
The Beacon School
Banstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
959 students
| Measure | Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres Epsom Downs, South East | The Beacon School Banstead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2219 of 2,471 | #268 of 679 |
| National rank | #13551 of 15,697 | #1430 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 417 | 959 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 959 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Epsom Downs | Banstead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.epsomdowns.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.thebeaconschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Beacon School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 22.9).
- •The Beacon School is the larger school with 959 students compared with 417.
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 Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres better than The Beacon School?
On the Success Index (England), The Beacon School ranks higher (61.0 vs 22.9 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 Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres and The Beacon School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Epsom Downs and Banstead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres: 417. The Beacon School: 959. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres and The Beacon School rank in South East?
Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres is 2219th of 2,471 and The Beacon School is 268th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).