Farnham Heath End vs Holcombe Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 92 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnham Heath End
Farnham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,059 students
Holcombe Grammar School
Chatham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,060 students
| Measure | Farnham Heath End Farnham, South East | Holcombe Grammar School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #317 of 679 | #103 of 679 |
| National rank | #1752 of 4,090 | #378 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,059 | 1,060 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,059 | 1,060 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | 62.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.1% | 84.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.8% | 96.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.99 | 5.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.6 |
| town | Farnham | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fhes.org.uk/ | www.holcombegrammar.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Holcombe Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.5 vs 54.3).
- •Holcombe Grammar School is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 1,059.
- •Farnham Heath End is co-educational and Holcombe Grammar School is boys.
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 Farnham Heath End better than Holcombe Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Holcombe Grammar School ranks higher (86.5 vs 54.3 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 Farnham Heath End and Holcombe Grammar School?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Farnham and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farnham Heath End: 1,059. Holcombe Grammar School: 1,060. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farnham Heath End and Holcombe Grammar School rank in South East?
Farnham Heath End is 317th of 679 and Holcombe Grammar School is 103rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).