Frensham Heights School vs Weydon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.8 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
Weydon School
Farnham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,666 students
| Measure | Frensham Heights School Farnham, South East | Weydon School Farnham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #228 of 679 | #37 of 679 |
| National rank | #1109 of 4,090 | #122 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 528 | 1,666 |
| Pupils on roll | 528 | 1,666 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | 63.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69% | 79.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.1% | 89.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | 5.56 |
| A level points per entry | 38.8 | – |
| town | Farnham | Farnham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.frensham.org | www.weydonschool.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Weydon School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.7 vs 68.0).
- •Weydon School is the larger school with 1,666 students compared with 528.
- •Frensham Heights School is a independent school while Weydon 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 Weydon School?
On the Success Index (England), Weydon School ranks higher (94.7 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 Weydon School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Farnham and Farnham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frensham Heights School: 528. Weydon School: 1,666. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frensham Heights School and Weydon School rank in South East?
Frensham Heights School is 228th of 679 and Weydon School is 37th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).