Beacon Hill Primary School vs St John's CofE Aided Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Hill Primary School
Hindhead · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
186 students
St John's CofE Aided Infant School
Farnham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
45 students
| Measure | Beacon Hill Primary School Hindhead, South East | St John's CofE Aided Infant School Farnham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #539 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #2920 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 186 | 45 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 45 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 2.2% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 50% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Hindhead | Farnham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.beacon-hill.surrey.sch.uk | www.stjohns-farnham.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Aided Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.1 vs 75.3).
- •Beacon Hill Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 45.
- •Beacon Hill Primary School is a academy school while St John's CofE Aided Infant School is a local authority 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 Beacon Hill Primary School better than St John's CofE Aided Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Aided Infant School ranks higher (99.1 vs 75.3 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 Beacon Hill Primary School and St John's CofE Aided Infant School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hindhead and Farnham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Hill Primary School: 186. St John's CofE Aided Infant School: 45. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Hill Primary School and St John's CofE Aided Infant School rank in South East?
Beacon Hill Primary School is 539th of 2,471 and St John's CofE Aided Infant School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).