North Downs Primary School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.1 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 Paul's CofE Primary School
Dorking · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
397 students
| Measure | North Downs Primary School Betchworth, South East | St Paul's CofE Primary School Dorking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #318 of 2,471 | #219 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1574 of 15,697 | #1049 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 383 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 94.5% |
| 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.stpaulsschool-dorking.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 83.9).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 383.
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 Paul's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's CofE Primary School ranks higher (88.0 vs 83.9 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 North Downs Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Betchworth and Dorking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Downs Primary School: 383. St Paul's CofE Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Downs Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School rank in South East?
North Downs Primary School is 318th of 2,471 and St Paul's CofE Primary School is 219th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).