Little Downsend Leatherhead vs RGS Surrey Hills
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Downsend Leatherhead
Leatherhead · Independent primary · Ages 0–7
193 students
RGS Surrey Hills
Dorking · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
303 students
| Measure | Little Downsend Leatherhead Leatherhead, South East | RGS Surrey Hills Dorking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #677 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #4046 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 193 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 303 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 67.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 14.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.6 |
| town | Leatherhead | Dorking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downsend.co.uk | rgs-surreyhills.org/ |
The verdict
- •RGS Surrey Hills is the larger school with 303 students compared with 193.
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 Little Downsend Leatherhead better than RGS Surrey Hills?
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 Little Downsend Leatherhead and RGS Surrey Hills?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Leatherhead and Dorking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Downsend Leatherhead: 193. RGS Surrey Hills: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Downsend Leatherhead and RGS Surrey Hills rank in South East?
Little Downsend Leatherhead is unranked and RGS Surrey Hills is 677th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).