RGS Surrey Hills vs The Ashcombe School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
RGS Surrey Hills
Dorking · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
303 students
The Ashcombe School
Dorking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,533 students
| Measure | RGS Surrey Hills Dorking, South East | The Ashcombe School Dorking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #677 of 679 | #126 of 679 |
| National rank | #4046 of 4,090 | #462 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 303 | 1,533 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 1,533 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 67.3% | 103.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.4 | 57.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 67.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 84.7% |
| EBacc average points | 0.61 | 5.42 |
| A level points per entry | 24.6 | 34.8 |
| town | Dorking | Dorking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | rgs-surreyhills.org/ | www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Ashcombe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 4.7).
- •The Ashcombe School is the larger school with 1,533 students compared with 303.
- •RGS Surrey Hills is a independent school while The Ashcombe School is a academy 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 RGS Surrey Hills better than The Ashcombe School?
On the Success Index (England), The Ashcombe School ranks higher (84.3 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 RGS Surrey Hills and The Ashcombe School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Dorking and Dorking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
RGS Surrey Hills: 303. The Ashcombe School: 1,533. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do RGS Surrey Hills and The Ashcombe School rank in South East?
RGS Surrey Hills is 677th of 679 and The Ashcombe School is 126th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).