Folly View Primary vs The Elms Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folly View Primary
Faringdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
401 students
The Elms Primary School
Faringdon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
251 students
| Measure | Folly View Primary Faringdon, South East | The Elms Primary School Faringdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1248 of 2,471 | #1470 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7097 of 15,697 | #8504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 401 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 59.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Faringdon | Faringdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.follyviewprimary.co.uk | www.theelmsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Folly View Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 47.7).
- •Folly View Primary is the larger school with 401 students compared with 251.
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 Folly View Primary better than The Elms Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Folly View Primary ranks higher (54.0 vs 47.7 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 Folly View Primary and The Elms Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Faringdon and Faringdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Folly View Primary: 401. The Elms Primary School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Folly View Primary and The Elms Primary School rank in South East?
Folly View Primary is 1248th of 2,471 and The Elms Primary School is 1470th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).