The Ashcombe School vs The Bulmershe School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Ashcombe School
Dorking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,533 students
The Bulmershe School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,530 students
| Measure | The Ashcombe School Dorking, South East | The Bulmershe School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #126 of 679 | #183 of 679 |
| National rank | #462 of 4,090 | #779 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,533 | 1,530 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,533 | 1,530 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 109.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.1 | 50.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.8% | 56.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.7% | 73.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.42 | 4.48 |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | 37.2 |
| town | Dorking | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk | www.thebulmersheschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •The Ashcombe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 75.3).
- •The Ashcombe School is the larger school with 1,533 students compared with 1,530.
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 The Ashcombe School better than The Bulmershe School?
On the Success Index (England), The Ashcombe School ranks higher (84.3 vs 75.3 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 The Ashcombe School and The Bulmershe School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Dorking and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Ashcombe School: 1,533. The Bulmershe School: 1,530. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Ashcombe School and The Bulmershe School rank in South East?
The Ashcombe School is 126th of 679 and The Bulmershe School is 183rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).