Hinchley Wood School vs Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 956 m 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 St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School
Surbiton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
236 students
| Measure | Hinchley Wood School Esher, South East | Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School Surbiton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #59 of 679 | #236 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #198 of 4,090 | #1109 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,422 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,422 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 127.8% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.longdittonstmarysschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hinchley Wood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.7 vs 87.5).
- •Hinchley Wood School is the larger school with 1,422 students compared with 236.
- •Hinchley Wood School is a academy school while Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior 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 St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Hinchley Wood School ranks higher (92.7 vs 87.5 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 St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School?
About 956 m 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 St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hinchley Wood School and Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School rank in South East?
Hinchley Wood School is 59th of 679 and Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School is 236th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).