Farringtons School vs St Nicholas Church of England Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 809 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farringtons School
Chislehurst · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
637 students
St Nicholas Church of England Primary
Chislehurst · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | Farringtons School Chislehurst, London | St Nicholas Church of England Primary Chislehurst, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #610 of 640 | #113 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3788 of 4,090 | #782 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 637 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 637 | 215 |
| Free school meals | – | 2.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 27.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | – |
| town | Chislehurst | Chislehurst |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.farringtons.org.uk | www.stnicholasceprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 15.5).
- •Farringtons School is the larger school with 637 students compared with 215.
- •Farringtons School is a independent school while St Nicholas Church of England Primary is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Farringtons School better than St Nicholas Church of England Primary?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas Church of England Primary ranks higher (90.2 vs 15.5 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 Farringtons School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary?
About 809 m in a straight line, between Chislehurst and Chislehurst in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farringtons School: 637. St Nicholas Church of England Primary: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farringtons School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary rank in London?
Farringtons School is 610th of 640 and St Nicholas Church of England Primary is 113th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).