Sandown School vs The Downs Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandown School
Deal · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
348 students
The Downs Church of England Primary School
Deal · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
316 students
| Measure | Sandown School Deal, South East | The Downs Church of England Primary School Deal, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2230 of 2,471 | #2356 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13633 of 15,697 | #14593 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 348 | 316 |
| Pupils on roll | 348 | 316 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Deal | Deal |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sandown.kent.sch.uk/ | www.downs.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sandown School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.4 vs 15.8).
- •Sandown School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 48%).
- •Sandown School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Sandown School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 316.
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 Sandown School better than The Downs Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandown School ranks higher (22.4 vs 15.8 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 Sandown School and The Downs Church of England Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Deal and Deal in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandown School: 348. The Downs Church of England Primary School: 316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandown School and The Downs Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Sandown School is 2230th of 2,471 and The Downs Church of England Primary School is 2356th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).