Clutton Church of England Primary School vs Farndon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clutton Church of England Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
39 students
Farndon Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
313 students
| Measure | Clutton Church of England Primary School Chester, North West | Farndon Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1250 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #9791 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 39 | 313 |
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 313 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 46.4% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cluttonprimary.co.uk/ | www.farndon.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Clutton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 41.6).
- •Farndon Primary School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 39.
- •Clutton Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Farndon Primary School is a local authority 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 Clutton Church of England Primary School better than Farndon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Clutton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (57.1 vs 41.6 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 Clutton Church of England Primary School and Farndon Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clutton Church of England Primary School: 39. Farndon Primary School: 313. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clutton Church of England Primary School and Farndon Primary School rank in North West?
Clutton Church of England Primary School is unranked and Farndon Primary School is 1250th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).