Hinchley Wood Primary School vs Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinchley Wood Primary School
Esher · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
624 students
Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School
Surbiton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
208 students
| Measure | Hinchley Wood Primary School Esher, South East | Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School Surbiton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #268 of 2,471 | #53 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1284 of 15,697 | #213 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 624 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 624 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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 | Esher | Surbiton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hinchleywoodprimary.co.uk | www.longditton.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.3 vs 86.0).
- •Hinchley Wood Primary School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 208.
- •Hinchley Wood Primary School is a academy school while Long Ditton Infant and Nursery 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 Hinchley Wood Primary School better than Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (96.3 vs 86.0 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 Hinchley Wood Primary School and Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Esher and Surbiton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hinchley Wood Primary School: 624. Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hinchley Wood Primary School and Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School rank in South East?
Hinchley Wood Primary School is 268th of 2,471 and Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School is 53rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).