Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres vs Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.6 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
Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School
Tadworth · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
204 students
| Measure | Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres Epsom Downs, South East | Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School Tadworth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2219 of 2,471 | #222 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13551 of 15,697 | #1053 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 417 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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 | Tadworth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.epsomdowns.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.walton-on-the-hill.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 22.9).
- •Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres is the larger school with 417 students compared with 204.
- •Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres is a academy school while Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School is a local authority 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 Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres better than Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School ranks higher (88.0 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 Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Epsom Downs and Tadworth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres: 417. Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres and Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School rank in South East?
Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres is 2219th of 2,471 and Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School is 222nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).