Farndon Primary School vs Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 6.0 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
Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School
Malpas · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
83 students
| Measure | Farndon Primary School Chester, North West | Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School Malpas, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1250 of 2,286 | #1825 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9791 of 15,697 | #13442 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 313 | 83 |
| Pupils on roll | 313 | 83 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 4.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 0% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Chester | Malpas |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.farndon.cheshire.sch.uk | www.shocklachoviatt.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Farndon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 23.6).
- •Farndon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 0%).
- •Farndon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Farndon Primary School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 83.
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 Farndon Primary School better than Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Farndon Primary School ranks higher (41.6 vs 23.6 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 Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Chester and Malpas in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farndon Primary School: 313. Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School: 83. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farndon Primary School and Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Farndon Primary School is 1250th of 2,286 and Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School is 1825th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).