Dropmore Infant School vs Farnham Common Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dropmore Infant School
Burnham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
64 students
Farnham Common Infant School
Slough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
165 students
| Measure | Dropmore Infant School Burnham, South East | Farnham Common Infant School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #137 of 2,471 | #143 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #570 of 15,697 | #616 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 64 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 64 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 85.3% | 80.1% |
| 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 | Burnham | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dropmore.school | www.farnhamcommonvillageschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (92.2 vs 91.7).
- •Farnham Common Infant School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 64.
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 Dropmore Infant School better than Farnham Common Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dropmore Infant School and Farnham Common Infant School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Burnham and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dropmore Infant School: 64. Farnham Common Infant School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dropmore Infant School and Farnham Common Infant School rank in South East?
Dropmore Infant School is 137th of 2,471 and Farnham Common Infant School is 143rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).