Farndon Fields Primary School vs Market Harborough Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farndon Fields Primary School
Market Harborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
Market Harborough Church of England Academy
Market Harborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
392 students
| Measure | Farndon Fields Primary School Market Harborough, East Midlands | Market Harborough Church of England Academy Market Harborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1256 of 1,516 | #315 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13274 of 15,697 | #4390 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 410 | 392 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 392 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Market Harborough | Market Harborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.farndonfields.org | www.marketharboroughacademy.uk |
The verdict
- •Market Harborough Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 24.5).
- •Market Harborough Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 47%).
- •Market Harborough Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Farndon Fields Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 392.
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 Farndon Fields Primary School better than Market Harborough Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Market Harborough Church of England Academy ranks higher (67.4 vs 24.5 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 Farndon Fields Primary School and Market Harborough Church of England Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Market Harborough and Market Harborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farndon Fields Primary School: 410. Market Harborough Church of England Academy: 392. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farndon Fields Primary School and Market Harborough Church of England Academy rank in East Midlands?
Farndon Fields Primary School is 1256th of 1,516 and Market Harborough Church of England Academy is 315th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).