Powell Corderoy Primary School vs The Priory Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 247 m 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
The Priory Church of England School
Dorking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
598 students
| Measure | Powell Corderoy Primary School Dorking, South East | The Priory Church of England School Dorking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #685 of 2,471 | #401 of 679 |
| National rank | #3725 of 15,697 | #2439 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 196 | 598 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 598 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 59.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dorking | Dorking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.powellcorderoy.co.uk/ | thepriorycofe.com/ |
The verdict
- •Powell Corderoy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.0 vs 40.5).
- •The Priory Church of England School is the larger school with 598 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 The Priory Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Powell Corderoy Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 40.5 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 The Priory Church of England School?
About 247 m in a straight line, between Dorking and Dorking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Powell Corderoy Primary School: 196. The Priory Church of England School: 598. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Powell Corderoy Primary School and The Priory Church of England School rank in South East?
Powell Corderoy Primary School is 685th of 2,471 and The Priory Church of England School is 401st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).