Selling Church of England Primary School vs The Ferns Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 118 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selling Church of England Primary School
Faversham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
The Ferns Primary Academy
Farnborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
| Measure | Selling Church of England Primary School Faversham, South East | The Ferns Primary Academy Farnborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2188 of 2,471 | #2252 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13357 of 15,697 | #13760 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 86 | 87 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 87 |
| Free school meals | 48.8% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 41% | 41.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Faversham | Farnborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.selling-faversham.kent.sch.uk/ | www.ferns.kite.academy |
The verdict
- •Selling Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.1 vs 21.5).
- •The Ferns Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 38%).
- •Selling Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •The Ferns Primary Academy is the larger school with 87 students compared with 86.
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 Selling Church of England Primary School better than The Ferns Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Selling Church of England Primary School ranks higher (24.1 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 Selling Church of England Primary School and The Ferns Primary Academy?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Faversham and Farnborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Selling Church of England Primary School: 86. The Ferns Primary Academy: 87. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Selling Church of England Primary School and The Ferns Primary Academy rank in South East?
Selling Church of England Primary School is 2188th 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).