The Priory Church of England School vs The Weald CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 6.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Priory Church of England School
Dorking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
598 students
The Weald CofE Primary School
Dorking · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
| Measure | The Priory Church of England School Dorking, South East | The Weald CofE Primary School Dorking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #401 of 679 | #1675 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2439 of 4,090 | #9933 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 598 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 598 | 144 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 59.8% | 41.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | thepriorycofe.com/ | www.wealdprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (40.5 vs 41.0).
- •The Priory Church of England School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 144.
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 Priory Church of England School better than The Weald CofE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Priory Church of England School and The Weald CofE Primary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Dorking and Dorking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Priory Church of England School: 598. The Weald CofE Primary School: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Priory Church of England School and The Weald CofE Primary School rank in South East?
The Priory Church of England School is 401st of 679 and The Weald CofE Primary School is 1675th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).