Farnborough Road Infant School vs Shawclough Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnborough Road Infant School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
428 students
Shawclough Community Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
428 students
| Measure | Farnborough Road Infant School Southport, North West | Shawclough Community Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #190 of 2,286 | #1530 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1440 of 15,697 | #11725 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 428 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 428 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Southport | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.farnboroughroadinfants.co.uk | www.shawclough.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Farnborough Road Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 32.6).
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 Farnborough Road Infant School better than Shawclough Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Farnborough Road Infant School ranks higher (84.9 vs 32.6 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 Farnborough Road Infant School and Shawclough Community Primary School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Southport and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farnborough Road Infant School: 428. Shawclough Community Primary School: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farnborough Road Infant School and Shawclough Community Primary School rank in North West?
Farnborough Road Infant School is 190th of 2,286 and Shawclough Community Primary School is 1530th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).