Farnborough Hill vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Farnborough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
250 students
| Measure | Farnborough Hill Farnborough, South East | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Farnborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 679 | #1710 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #149 of 4,090 | #10221 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 475 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 475 | 250 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 112.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 80.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 90.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.64 | – |
| A level points per entry | 43.7 | – |
| town | Farnborough | Farnborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.farnborough-hill.org | www.st-patricks.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Farnborough Hill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 39.7).
- •Farnborough Hill is the larger school with 475 students compared with 250.
- •Farnborough Hill is a independent school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Farnborough Hill is girls and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Farnborough Hill ranks higher (93.9 vs 39.7 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 Farnborough Hill and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Farnborough and Farnborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farnborough Hill: 475. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farnborough Hill and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Farnborough Hill is 43rd of 679 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 1710th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).