Little Downsend Leatherhead vs St Andrew's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 524 m 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
St Andrew's Catholic School
Leatherhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,594 students
| Measure | Little Downsend Leatherhead Leatherhead, South East | St Andrew's Catholic School Leatherhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #11 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #41 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 193 | 1,594 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 1,594 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 194.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Leatherhead | Leatherhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downsend.co.uk | www.st-andrews.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,594 students compared with 193.
- •Little Downsend Leatherhead is a independent school while St Andrew's Catholic School is a academy 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 Little Downsend Leatherhead better than St Andrew's Catholic 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 Little Downsend Leatherhead and St Andrew's Catholic School?
About 524 m in a straight line, between Leatherhead and Leatherhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Downsend Leatherhead: 193. St Andrew's Catholic School: 1,594. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Downsend Leatherhead and St Andrew's Catholic School rank in South East?
Little Downsend Leatherhead is unranked and St Andrew's Catholic School is 11th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).