Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School vs St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 596 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
Slough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
684 students
St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
Farnham Royal · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
256 students
| Measure | Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School Slough, South East | St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School Farnham Royal, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #506 of 2,471 | #2325 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2711 of 15,697 | #14303 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 684 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 684 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 21% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 4% |
| 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 | Slough | Farnham Royal |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.pennwood.slough.sch.uk | www.stmarysfarnhamroyal.org |
The verdict
- •Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 17.9).
- •Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 21%).
- •Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 4%).
- •Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 684 students compared with 256.
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 Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School better than St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (76.7 vs 17.9 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 Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School and St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School?
About 596 m in a straight line, between Slough and Farnham Royal in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School: 684. St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School and St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School is 506th of 2,471 and St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School is 2325th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).