North Downs Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Downs Primary School
Betchworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
383 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dorking · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | North Downs Primary School Betchworth, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Dorking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #318 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #1574 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 383 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | – |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 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 | Betchworth | Dorking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.northdowns.surrey.sch.uk | www.stjosephsschooldorking.co.uk |
The verdict
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 North Downs Primary School better than St Joseph'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 North Downs Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Betchworth and Dorking in South East.
How do North Downs Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
North Downs Primary School is 318th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).