North Downs Primary School vs The Ashcombe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.3 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
The Ashcombe School
Dorking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,533 students
| Measure | North Downs Primary School Betchworth, South East | The Ashcombe School Dorking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #318 of 2,471 | #126 of 679 |
| National rank | #1574 of 15,697 | #462 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 383 | 1,533 |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | 1,533 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 103.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 67.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.8 |
| town | Betchworth | Dorking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.northdowns.surrey.sch.uk | www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (83.9 vs 84.3).
- •The Ashcombe School is the larger school with 1,533 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 The Ashcombe 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 The Ashcombe School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Betchworth and Dorking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Downs Primary School: 383. The Ashcombe School: 1,533. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Downs Primary School and The Ashcombe School rank in South East?
North Downs Primary School is 318th of 2,471 and The Ashcombe School is 126th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).