Beechwood School vs Farnham Common Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood School
Slough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
838 students
Farnham Common Infant School
Slough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
165 students
| Measure | Beechwood School Slough, South East | Farnham Common Infant School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #612 of 679 | #143 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3731 of 4,090 | #616 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 838 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 838 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 80.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.20 | – |
| A level points per entry | 22.5 | – |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.beechwood.slough.sch.uk | www.farnhamcommonvillageschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Farnham Common Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.7 vs 16.9).
- •Beechwood School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 165.
- •Beechwood School is a academy school while Farnham Common 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 Beechwood School better than Farnham Common Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Farnham Common Infant School ranks higher (91.7 vs 16.9 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 Beechwood School and Farnham Common Infant School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood School: 838. Farnham Common Infant School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood School and Farnham Common Infant School rank in South East?
Beechwood School is 612th of 679 and Farnham Common Infant School is 143rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).