Frensham Heights School vs Salesian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 12 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
Salesian College
Farnborough · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
527 students
| Measure | Frensham Heights School Farnham, South East | Salesian College Farnborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #228 of 679 | #56 of 679 |
| National rank | #1109 of 4,090 | #192 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 528 | 527 |
| Pupils on roll | 528 | 527 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 81.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | 71.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69% | 97% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.1% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | 6.35 |
| A level points per entry | 38.8 | 37.6 |
| town | Farnham | Farnborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.frensham.org | www.salesiancollege.com |
The verdict
- •Salesian College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 68.0).
- •Frensham Heights School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 527.
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 Salesian College?
On the Success Index (England), Salesian College ranks higher (92.9 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 Salesian College?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Farnham and Farnborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frensham Heights School: 528. Salesian College: 527. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frensham Heights School and Salesian College rank in South East?
Frensham Heights School is 228th of 679 and Salesian College is 56th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).