Farlington School vs Shelley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farlington School
Horsham · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
414 students
Shelley Primary School
Horsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
| Measure | Farlington School Horsham, South East | Shelley Primary School Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #666 of 679 | #1628 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3993 of 4,090 | #9594 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 414 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 412 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 11.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 1.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.77 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.7 | – |
| town | Horsham | Horsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.farlingtonschool.com | www.shelley.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shelley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.6 vs 8.5).
- •Farlington School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 412.
- •Farlington School is a independent school while Shelley Primary School is a local authority 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.
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 Farlington School better than Shelley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shelley Primary School ranks higher (42.6 vs 8.5 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 Farlington School and Shelley Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farlington School: 414. Shelley Primary School: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farlington School and Shelley Primary School rank in South East?
Farlington School is 666th of 679 and Shelley Primary School is 1628th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).