Frensham Heights School vs Highfield South Farnham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frensham Heights School
Farnham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
528 students
Highfield South Farnham School
Farnham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
| Measure | Frensham Heights School Farnham, South East | Highfield South Farnham School Farnham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #228 of 679 | #362 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1109 of 4,090 | #1827 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 528 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 528 | 479 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 228.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.8 | – |
| town | Farnham | Farnham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.frensham.org | www.highfieldsouthfarnham.org |
The verdict
- •Highfield South Farnham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 68.0).
- •Frensham Heights School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 479.
- •Frensham Heights School is a independent school while Highfield South Farnham School is a academy 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 Frensham Heights School better than Highfield South Farnham School?
On the Success Index (England), Highfield South Farnham School ranks higher (82.2 vs 68.0 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 Frensham Heights School and Highfield South Farnham School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Farnham and Farnham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frensham Heights School: 528. Highfield South Farnham School: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frensham Heights School and Highfield South Farnham School rank in South East?
Frensham Heights School is 228th of 679 and Highfield South Farnham School is 362nd of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).