Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres vs The Vale Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 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 Vale Primary School and Nursery
Epsom · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
191 students
| Measure | Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres Epsom Downs, South East | The Vale Primary School and Nursery Epsom, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2219 of 2,471 | #794 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13551 of 15,697 | #4400 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 417 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 79.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Epsom Downs | Epsom |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.epsomdowns.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.thevaleprimary.org |
The verdict
- •The Vale Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 22.9).
- •Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres is the larger school with 417 students compared with 191.
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 Vale Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), The Vale Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (67.4 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 Vale Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Epsom Downs and Epsom in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres: 417. The Vale Primary School and Nursery: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres and The Vale Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres is 2219th of 2,471 and The Vale Primary School and Nursery is 794th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).