Faringdon Community College vs Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Faringdon Community College
Faringdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,382 students
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School
Faringdon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
133 students
| Measure | Faringdon Community College Faringdon, South East | Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School Faringdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #347 of 679 | #561 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1999 of 4,090 | #3029 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,382 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,382 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.73 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.7 | – |
| town | Faringdon | Faringdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fccoxon.co.uk/ | www.longcotandfernhamschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.8 vs 49.3).
- •Faringdon Community College is the larger school with 1,382 students compared with 133.
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 Faringdon Community College better than Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 49.3 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 Faringdon Community College and Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Faringdon and Faringdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Faringdon Community College: 1,382. Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Faringdon Community College and Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Faringdon Community College is 347th of 679 and Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School is 561st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).