Cove Infant School vs Cove School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 170 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cove Infant School
Farnborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
172 students
Cove School
Farnborough · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,007 students
| Measure | Cove Infant School Farnborough, South East | Cove School Farnborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #638 of 2,471 | #393 of 679 |
| National rank | #3483 of 15,697 | #2409 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 172 | 1,007 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 1,007 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Farnborough | Farnborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.coveinfantschool.co.uk/ | www.coveschool.uk |
The verdict
- •Cove Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 41.0).
- •Cove School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 172.
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 Cove Infant School better than Cove School?
On the Success Index (England), Cove Infant School ranks higher (72.2 vs 41.0 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 Cove Infant School and Cove School?
About 170 m in a straight line, between Farnborough and Farnborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cove Infant School: 172. Cove School: 1,007. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cove Infant School and Cove School rank in South East?
Cove Infant School is 638th of 2,471 and Cove School is 393rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).