Farndon Primary School vs Tilston Parochial CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.6 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
Tilston Parochial CofE Primary Academy
Malpas · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
| Measure | Farndon Primary School Chester, North West | Tilston Parochial CofE Primary Academy Malpas, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1250 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #9791 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 313 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 313 | – |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Malpas |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.farndon.cheshire.sch.uk | www.tilston.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Farndon Primary School is a local authority school while Tilston Parochial CofE Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Tilston Parochial CofE Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Farndon Primary School and Tilston Parochial CofE Primary Academy?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Chester and Malpas in North West.
How do Farndon Primary School and Tilston Parochial CofE Primary Academy rank in North West?
Farndon Primary School is 1250th of 2,286 and Tilston Parochial CofE Primary Academy is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).