Barfield Prep School vs South Farnham School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barfield Prep School
Guildford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
281 students
South Farnham School
Farnham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
845 students
| Measure | Barfield Prep School Guildford, South East | South Farnham School Farnham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 100 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #2 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #8 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 281 | 845 |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | 845 |
| Free school meals | – | 1.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| 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 | Guildford | Farnham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barfieldprep.org.uk | www.south-farnham.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •South Farnham School is the larger school with 845 students compared with 281.
- •Barfield Prep School is a independent school while South Farnham School 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 Barfield Prep School better than South Farnham School?
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 Barfield Prep School and South Farnham School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Farnham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barfield Prep School: 281. South Farnham School: 845. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barfield Prep School and South Farnham School rank in South East?
Barfield Prep School is unranked and South Farnham School is 2nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).