Little Downsend Leatherhead vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 515 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 Peter's Catholic Primary School
Leatherhead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
| Measure | Little Downsend Leatherhead Leatherhead, South East | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Leatherhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #88 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #365 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 193 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 433 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 99.3% |
| 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.stpeters-leatherhead.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 193.
- •Little Downsend Leatherhead is a independent school while St Peter's Catholic Primary 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 Peter's Catholic Primary 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 Peter's Catholic Primary School?
About 515 m in a straight line, between Leatherhead and Leatherhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Downsend Leatherhead: 193. St Peter's Catholic Primary School: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Downsend Leatherhead and St Peter's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Little Downsend Leatherhead is unranked and St Peter's Catholic Primary School is 88th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).