Fairfield Community Primary School vs Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 827 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Community Primary School
Wigston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
227 students
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Fairfield Community Primary School Wigston, East Midlands | Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #918 of 1,516 | #1373 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10417 of 15,697 | #14438 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 227 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 46.4% |
| Capacity filled | 108.1% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 3% |
| 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 | Wigston | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.fairfieldcpschool.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.7 vs 16.9).
- •Fairfield Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 45%).
- •Fairfield Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Fairfield Community Primary School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 203.
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 Fairfield Community Primary School better than Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfield Community Primary School ranks higher (38.7 vs 16.9 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 Fairfield Community Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 827 m in a straight line, between Wigston and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield Community Primary School: 227. Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield Community Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Fairfield Community Primary School is 918th of 1,516 and Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is 1373rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).