Eccleston CofE Primary School vs Farndon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 7.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eccleston CofE Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
91 students
Farndon Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
313 students
| Measure | Eccleston CofE Primary School Chester, North West | Farndon Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1649 of 2,286 | #1250 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12409 of 15,697 | #9791 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 91 | 313 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 313 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.ecclestonprimary.cheshire.sch.uk | www.farndon.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Farndon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 29.0).
- •Farndon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 47%).
- •Farndon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Farndon Primary School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 91.
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 Eccleston CofE Primary School better than Farndon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Farndon Primary School ranks higher (41.6 vs 29.0 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 Eccleston CofE Primary School and Farndon Primary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eccleston CofE Primary School: 91. Farndon Primary School: 313. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eccleston CofE Primary School and Farndon Primary School rank in North West?
Eccleston CofE Primary School is 1649th of 2,286 and Farndon Primary School is 1250th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).