Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School vs North Downs Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 7.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School
Dorking · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
74 students
North Downs Primary School
Betchworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
383 students
| Measure | Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School Dorking, South East | North Downs Primary School Betchworth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #723 of 2,471 | #318 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3921 of 15,697 | #1574 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 74 | 383 |
| Pupils on roll | 74 | 383 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 87.8% |
| 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 | Dorking | Betchworth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.newdigate.surrey.sch.uk | www.northdowns.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •North Downs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.9 vs 70.0).
- •North Downs Primary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 74.
- •Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School is a local authority school while North Downs 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 Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School better than North Downs Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), North Downs Primary School ranks higher (83.9 vs 70.0 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 Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School and North Downs Primary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Dorking and Betchworth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School: 74. North Downs Primary School: 383. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School and North Downs Primary School rank in South East?
Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School is 723rd of 2,471 and North Downs Primary School is 318th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).