Highfield South Farnham School vs Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield South Farnham School
Farnham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School
Farnham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Highfield South Farnham School Farnham, South East | Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School Farnham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #362 of 2,471 | #460 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1827 of 15,697 | #2417 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 479 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 5.3% |
| Capacity filled | 228.1% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 22% |
| 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 | Farnham | Farnham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.highfieldsouthfarnham.org | www.rowledgeschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Highfield South Farnham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 78.3).
- •Highfield South Farnham School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 69%).
- •Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 15%).
- •Highfield South Farnham School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 207.
- •Highfield South Farnham School is a academy school while Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Highfield South Farnham School better than Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highfield South Farnham School ranks higher (82.2 vs 78.3 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 Highfield South Farnham School and Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Farnham and Farnham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield South Farnham School: 479. Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield South Farnham School and Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School rank in South East?
Highfield South Farnham School is 362nd of 2,471 and Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School is 460th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).