Grovelands Primary School vs The Danesfield Manor School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grovelands Primary School
Walton on Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
482 students
The Danesfield Manor School
Walton-on-Thames · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
69 students
| Measure | Grovelands Primary School Walton on Thames, South East | The Danesfield Manor School Walton-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #576 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #3105 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 482 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 114.8% | 43.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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 | Walton on Thames | Walton-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.grovelands.surrey.sch.uk | www.danesfieldmanorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Grovelands Primary School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 69.
- •Grovelands Primary School is a local authority school while The Danesfield Manor School is a independent 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 Grovelands Primary School better than The Danesfield Manor School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grovelands Primary School and The Danesfield Manor School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Walton on Thames and Walton-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grovelands Primary School: 482. The Danesfield Manor School: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grovelands Primary School and The Danesfield Manor School rank in South East?
Grovelands Primary School is 576th of 2,471 and The Danesfield Manor School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).