Hinchley Wood School vs Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinchley Wood School
Esher · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,422 students
Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School
Surbiton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
208 students
| Measure | Hinchley Wood School Esher, South East | Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School Surbiton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #59 of 679 | #53 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #198 of 4,090 | #213 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 1,422 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,422 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 127.8% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 64.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 81.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 89% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.75 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.5 | – |
| town | Esher | Surbiton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hinchleywoodschool.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 92.7).
- •Hinchley Wood School is the larger school with 1,422 students compared with 208.
- •Hinchley Wood 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 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 92.7 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 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 School: 1,422. Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hinchley Wood School and Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School rank in South East?
Hinchley Wood School is 59th of 679 and Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School is 53rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).