Powell Corderoy Primary School vs St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Powell Corderoy Primary School
Dorking · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
St John's Church of England Primary School
Dorking · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | Powell Corderoy Primary School Dorking, South East | St John's Church of England Primary School Dorking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #685 of 2,471 | #2425 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3725 of 15,697 | #15218 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 196 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 80.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | Dorking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.powellcorderoy.co.uk/ | www.stjohnsdorking.uk |
The verdict
- •Powell Corderoy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.0 vs 10.4).
- •Powell Corderoy Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 33%).
- •Powell Corderoy Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 196.
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 Powell Corderoy Primary School better than St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Powell Corderoy Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 10.4 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 Powell Corderoy Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dorking and Dorking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Powell Corderoy Primary School: 196. St John's Church of England Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Powell Corderoy Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Powell Corderoy Primary School is 685th of 2,471 and St John's Church of England Primary School is 2425th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).