Farnborough Road Junior School vs Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnborough Road Junior School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
468 students
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
181 students
| Measure | Farnborough Road Junior School Southport, North West | Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1006 of 2,286 | #481 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8112 of 15,697 | #4086 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 468 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 468 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 79.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 11% |
| 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 | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.farnboroughroadjuniors.co.uk | www.kingsmeadowprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 49.5).
- •Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 68%).
- •Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •Farnborough Road Junior School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 181.
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 Junior School better than Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre ranks higher (69.0 vs 49.5 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 Farnborough Road Junior School and Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farnborough Road Junior School: 468. Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farnborough Road Junior School and Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre rank in North West?
Farnborough Road Junior School is 1006th of 2,286 and Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre is 481st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).