Farnham Heath End vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Aldershot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
487 students
| Measure | Farnham Heath End Farnham, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Aldershot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #317 of 679 | #110 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1752 of 4,090 | #451 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,059 | 487 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,059 | 487 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 26% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.99 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Farnham | Aldershot |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fhes.org.uk/ | www.stjosephsaldershot.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 54.3).
- •Farnham Heath End is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 487.
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (93.5 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Farnham and Aldershot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farnham Heath End: 1,059. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 487. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farnham Heath End and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Farnham Heath End is 317th of 679 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 110th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).