Farley Hill Primary School vs The Coombes Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farley Hill Primary School
Arborfield Green · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
358 students
The Coombes Church of England Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
338 students
| Measure | Farley Hill Primary School Arborfield Green, South East | The Coombes Church of England Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #663 of 2,471 | #695 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3604 of 15,697 | #3773 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 358 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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 | Arborfield Green | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.farleyhillprimary.co.uk | www.thecoombes.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (71.6 vs 70.8).
- •Farley Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 75%).
- •The Coombes Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Farley Hill Primary School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 338.
- •Farley Hill Primary School is a local authority school while The Coombes Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Farley Hill Primary School better than The Coombes Church of England Primary 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 Farley Hill Primary School and The Coombes Church of England Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Arborfield Green and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farley Hill Primary School: 358. The Coombes Church of England Primary School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farley Hill Primary School and The Coombes Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Farley Hill Primary School is 663rd of 2,471 and The Coombes Church of England Primary School is 695th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).