Beechwood School vs Farnham Common Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.9 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 Junior School
Farnham Common · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
229 students
| Measure | Beechwood School Slough, South East | Farnham Common Junior School Farnham Common, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #612 of 679 | #1075 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3731 of 4,090 | #6046 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 838 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 838 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Farnham Common |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.beechwood.slough.sch.uk | www.farnhamcommonvillageschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Farnham Common Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 16.9).
- •Beechwood School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 229.
- •Beechwood School is a academy school while Farnham Common Junior 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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Farnham Common Junior School ranks higher (59.0 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 Junior School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Slough and Farnham Common in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood School: 838. Farnham Common Junior School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood School and Farnham Common Junior School rank in South East?
Beechwood School is 612th of 679 and Farnham Common Junior School is 1075th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).