Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School vs Watchfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School
Faringdon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
133 students
Watchfield Primary School
Watchfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
315 students
| Measure | Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School Faringdon, South East | Watchfield Primary School Watchfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #561 of 2,471 | #1828 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3029 of 15,697 | #10915 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 133 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 315 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 5% |
| 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 | Faringdon | Watchfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.longcotandfernhamschool.co.uk | www.watchfieldprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.8 vs 36.6).
- •Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 56%).
- •Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
- •Watchfield Primary School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 133.
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 Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School better than Watchfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 36.6 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 Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School and Watchfield Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Faringdon and Watchfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School: 133. Watchfield Primary School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School and Watchfield Primary School rank in South East?
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School is 561st of 2,471 and Watchfield Primary School is 1828th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).