Faringdon Community College vs The Elms Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 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
The Elms Primary School
Faringdon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
251 students
| Measure | Faringdon Community College Faringdon, South East | The Elms Primary School Faringdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #347 of 679 | #1470 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1999 of 4,090 | #8504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,382 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,382 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 59.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.theelmsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Faringdon Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 47.7).
- •Faringdon Community College is the larger school with 1,382 students compared with 251.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Faringdon Community College better than The Elms Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Faringdon Community College ranks higher (49.3 vs 47.7 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 The Elms Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Faringdon and Faringdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Faringdon Community College: 1,382. The Elms Primary School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Faringdon Community College and The Elms Primary School rank in South East?
Faringdon Community College is 347th of 679 and The Elms Primary School is 1470th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).