Salesian College vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salesian College
Farnborough · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
527 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Farnborough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
250 students
| Measure | Salesian College Farnborough, South East | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Farnborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 679 | #1710 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #192 of 4,090 | #10221 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 527 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 527 | 250 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 112.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 71.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.6 | – |
| town | Farnborough | Farnborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.salesiancollege.com | www.st-patricks.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Salesian College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 39.7).
- •Salesian College is the larger school with 527 students compared with 250.
- •Salesian College is a independent school while St Patrick's Catholic 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 Salesian College better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Salesian College ranks higher (92.9 vs 39.7 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 Salesian College and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Farnborough and Farnborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Salesian College: 527. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Salesian College and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Salesian College is 56th of 679 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 1710th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).