The Ashcombe School vs The Priory Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.5 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 Priory Church of England School
Dorking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
598 students
| Measure | The Ashcombe School Dorking, South East | The Priory Church of England School Dorking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #126 of 679 | #401 of 679 |
| National rank | #462 of 4,090 | #2439 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,533 | 598 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,533 | 598 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 59.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.1 | 40.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.8% | 31% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.7% | 53.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.42 | 3.35 |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | – |
| town | Dorking | Dorking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk | thepriorycofe.com/ |
The verdict
- •The Ashcombe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 40.5).
- •The Ashcombe School is the larger school with 1,533 students compared with 598.
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 Priory Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), The Ashcombe School ranks higher (84.3 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 The Ashcombe School and The Priory Church of England School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dorking and Dorking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Ashcombe School: 1,533. The Priory Church of England School: 598. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Ashcombe School and The Priory Church of England School rank in South East?
The Ashcombe School is 126th of 679 and The Priory Church of England School is 401st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).