Farndon Primary School vs Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-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.
Farndon Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
313 students
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
112 students
| Measure | Farndon Primary School Chester, North West | Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1250 of 2,286 | #495 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9791 of 15,697 | #4211 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 313 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 313 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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.farndon.cheshire.sch.uk | www.saightoncofeprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.3 vs 41.6).
- •Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 50%).
- •Farndon Primary School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 112.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Farndon Primary School better than Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School?
On the Success Index (England), Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School ranks higher (68.3 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 Farndon Primary School and Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farndon Primary School: 313. Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farndon Primary School and Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School rank in North West?
Farndon Primary School is 1250th of 2,286 and Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School is 495th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).