Hawley Primary School vs The Ferns Primary Academy
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.
Hawley Primary School
Camberley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
310 students
The Ferns Primary Academy
Farnborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
| Measure | Hawley Primary School Camberley, South East | The Ferns Primary Academy Farnborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1738 of 2,471 | #2252 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10394 of 15,697 | #13760 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 310 | 87 |
| Pupils on roll | 310 | 87 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 41.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Camberley | Farnborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hawleyprimary.co.uk | www.ferns.kite.academy |
The verdict
- •Hawley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.8 vs 21.5).
- •Hawley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 55%).
- •Hawley Primary School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 87.
- •Hawley Primary School is a local authority school while The Ferns Primary Academy 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 Hawley Primary School better than The Ferns Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hawley Primary School ranks higher (38.8 vs 21.5 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 Hawley Primary School and The Ferns Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Camberley and Farnborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawley Primary School: 310. The Ferns Primary Academy: 87. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawley Primary School and The Ferns Primary Academy rank in South East?
Hawley Primary School is 1738th of 2,471 and The Ferns Primary Academy is 2252nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).