Little Downsend Leatherhead vs West Ashtead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 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
West Ashtead Primary Academy
Ashtead · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
266 students
| Measure | Little Downsend Leatherhead Leatherhead, South East | West Ashtead Primary Academy Ashtead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1001 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #5582 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–7 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 193 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 266 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| 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 | Ashtead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downsend.co.uk | www.west-ashtead.co.uk |
The verdict
- •West Ashtead Primary Academy is the larger school with 266 students compared with 193.
- •Little Downsend Leatherhead is a independent school while West Ashtead Primary Academy 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 West Ashtead Primary Academy?
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 West Ashtead Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Leatherhead and Ashtead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Downsend Leatherhead: 193. West Ashtead Primary Academy: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Downsend Leatherhead and West Ashtead Primary Academy rank in South East?
Little Downsend Leatherhead is unranked and West Ashtead Primary Academy is 1001st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).