Farncombe Church of England Infant School vs Moss Lane School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farncombe Church of England Infant School
Godalming · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
105 students
Moss Lane School
Godalming · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
155 students
| Measure | Farncombe Church of England Infant School Godalming, South East | Moss Lane School Godalming, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #514 of 2,471 | #261 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2740 of 15,697 | #1251 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 105 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Godalming | Godalming |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.farncombeinfants.co.uk | www.moss-lane.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Moss Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 76.4).
- •Moss Lane School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 105.
- •Farncombe Church of England Infant School is a academy school while Moss Lane 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Farncombe Church of England Infant School better than Moss Lane School?
On the Success Index (England), Moss Lane School ranks higher (86.3 vs 76.4 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 Farncombe Church of England Infant School and Moss Lane School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Godalming and Godalming in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farncombe Church of England Infant School: 105. Moss Lane School: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farncombe Church of England Infant School and Moss Lane School rank in South East?
Farncombe Church of England Infant School is 514th of 2,471 and Moss Lane School is 261st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).