South Farnham School vs St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 295 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Farnham School
Farnham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
845 students
St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School
Farnham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
| Measure | South Farnham School Farnham, South East | St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School Farnham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 100 Top 5% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2 of 2,471 | #329 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8 of 15,697 | #1649 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 845 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 845 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 1.9% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 116.7% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 63% | 15% |
| 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.south-farnham.surrey.sch.uk | www.stpolycarps.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •South Farnham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.7 vs 83.4).
- •South Farnham School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 78%).
- •South Farnham School does better on ks2: higher standard (63% vs 15%).
- •South Farnham School is the larger school with 845 students compared with 433.
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 South Farnham School better than St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), South Farnham School ranks higher (99.7 vs 83.4 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 South Farnham School and St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School?
About 295 m in a straight line, between Farnham and Farnham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Farnham School: 845. St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Farnham School and St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
South Farnham School is 2nd of 2,471 and St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School is 329th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).