Farnborough Hill vs King Edward's School Witley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnborough Hill
Farnborough · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
475 students
King Edward's School Witley
Godalming · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
473 students
| Measure | Farnborough Hill Farnborough, South East | King Edward's School Witley Godalming, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 679 | #636 of 679 |
| National rank | #149 of 4,090 | #3846 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 475 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 475 | 473 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 78.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.7 | 7.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 80.6% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 90.3% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.64 | 0.21 |
| A level points per entry | 43.7 | 35.9 |
| town | Farnborough | Godalming |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.farnborough-hill.org | – |
The verdict
- •Farnborough Hill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 13.8).
- •Farnborough Hill is the larger school with 475 students compared with 473.
- •Farnborough Hill is girls and King Edward's School Witley is co-educational.
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 Farnborough Hill better than King Edward's School Witley?
On the Success Index (England), Farnborough Hill ranks higher (93.9 vs 13.8 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 Farnborough Hill and King Edward's School Witley?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Farnborough and Godalming in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farnborough Hill: 475. King Edward's School Witley: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farnborough Hill and King Edward's School Witley rank in South East?
Farnborough Hill is 43rd of 679 and King Edward's School Witley is 636th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).