Faringdon Community College vs St Hugh's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.3 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
St Hugh's School
Oxfordshire · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
310 students
| Measure | Faringdon Community College Faringdon, South East | St Hugh's School Oxfordshire, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #347 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #1999 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 1,382 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,382 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 20% | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 67.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Oxfordshire |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fccoxon.co.uk/ | www.st-hughs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Faringdon Community College is the larger school with 1,382 students compared with 310.
- •Faringdon Community College is a academy school while St Hugh's School is a independent 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 Faringdon Community College better than St Hugh's 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 Faringdon Community College and St Hugh's School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Faringdon and Oxfordshire in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Faringdon Community College: 1,382. St Hugh's School: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Faringdon Community College and St Hugh's School rank in South East?
Faringdon Community College is 347th of 679 and St Hugh's School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).