Fairfield Community Primary School vs Water Leys Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 935 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
Water Leys Primary School
Wigston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
| Measure | Fairfield Community Primary School Wigston, East Midlands | Water Leys Primary School Wigston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #918 of 1,516 | #984 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10417 of 15,697 | #11017 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 227 | 402 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 402 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 108.1% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 56% |
| 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 | Wigston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.fairfieldcpschool.co.uk | www.waterleysprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.7 vs 36.2).
- •Water Leys Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 52%).
- •Fairfield Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Water Leys Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 227.
- •Fairfield Community Primary School is a academy school while Water Leys 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 Fairfield Community Primary School better than Water Leys Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfield Community Primary School ranks higher (38.7 vs 36.2 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 Water Leys Primary School?
About 935 m in a straight line, between Wigston and Wigston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield Community Primary School: 227. Water Leys Primary School: 402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield Community Primary School and Water Leys Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Fairfield Community Primary School is 918th of 1,516 and Water Leys Primary School is 984th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).