Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School vs Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
155 students
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School
Swadlincote · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School Swadlincote, East Midlands | Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School Swadlincote, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1441 of 1,516 | #486 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15066 of 15,697 | #6326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 155 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Swadlincote | Swadlincote |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.elmsleighinfantschool.co.uk/ | www.fairmeadows.net |
The verdict
- •Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 11.8).
- •Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 155.
- •Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School is a academy school while Fairmeadows Foundation 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 Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School better than Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 11.8 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 Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School and Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Swadlincote in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School: 155. Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School and Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School is 1441st of 1,516 and Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School is 486th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).