Cherrywood Community Primary School vs Farnborough Hill
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 835 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherrywood Community Primary School
Farnborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
186 students
Farnborough Hill
Farnborough · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
475 students
| Measure | Cherrywood Community Primary School Farnborough, South East | Farnborough Hill Farnborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2390 of 2,471 | #43 of 679 |
| National rank | #14885 of 15,697 | #149 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 186 | 475 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 475 |
| Free school meals | 36.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 73.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 63.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 80.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.7 |
| town | Farnborough | Farnborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cherrywoodprimary.co.uk/ | www.farnborough-hill.org |
The verdict
- •Farnborough Hill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 13.3).
- •Farnborough Hill is the larger school with 475 students compared with 186.
- •Cherrywood Community Primary School is a local authority school while Farnborough Hill is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Cherrywood Community Primary School is co-educational and Farnborough Hill is girls.
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 Cherrywood Community Primary School better than Farnborough Hill?
On the Success Index (England), Farnborough Hill ranks higher (93.9 vs 13.3 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 Cherrywood Community Primary School and Farnborough Hill?
About 835 m in a straight line, between Farnborough and Farnborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherrywood Community Primary School: 186. Farnborough Hill: 475. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherrywood Community Primary School and Farnborough Hill rank in South East?
Cherrywood Community Primary School is 2390th of 2,471 and Farnborough Hill is 43rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).