Polesden Lacey Infant Academy vs RGS Surrey Hills
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polesden Lacey Infant Academy
Leatherhead · Academy primary · Ages 0–7
94 students
RGS Surrey Hills
Dorking · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
303 students
| Measure | Polesden Lacey Infant Academy Leatherhead, South East | RGS Surrey Hills Dorking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #231 of 2,471 | #677 of 679 |
| National rank | #1093 of 15,697 | #4046 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 94 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 303 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 67.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 14.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.6 |
| town | Leatherhead | Dorking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.polesdenlaceyinfant.surrey.sch.uk/ | rgs-surreyhills.org/ |
The verdict
- •Polesden Lacey Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 4.7).
- •RGS Surrey Hills is the larger school with 303 students compared with 94.
- •Polesden Lacey Infant Academy is a academy school while RGS Surrey Hills is a independent 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 Polesden Lacey Infant Academy better than RGS Surrey Hills?
On the Success Index (England), Polesden Lacey Infant Academy ranks higher (87.6 vs 4.7 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 Polesden Lacey Infant Academy and RGS Surrey Hills?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Leatherhead and Dorking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Polesden Lacey Infant Academy: 94. RGS Surrey Hills: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Polesden Lacey Infant Academy and RGS Surrey Hills rank in South East?
Polesden Lacey Infant Academy is 231st of 2,471 and RGS Surrey Hills is 677th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).