Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School vs Mercia Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 828 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School
Swadlincote · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
Mercia Academy
Swadlincote · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
592 students
| Measure | Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School Swadlincote, East Midlands | Mercia Academy Swadlincote, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #486 of 1,516 | #315 of 329 |
| National rank | #6326 of 15,697 | #3873 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 207 | 592 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 592 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 78.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 36.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swadlincote | Swadlincote |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.fairmeadows.net | www.merciaacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 13.1).
- •Mercia Academy is the larger school with 592 students compared with 207.
- •Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School is a local authority school while Mercia Academy is a academy 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 Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School better than Mercia Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 13.1 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 Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School and Mercia Academy?
About 828 m in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Swadlincote in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School: 207. Mercia Academy: 592. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School and Mercia Academy rank in East Midlands?
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School is 486th of 1,516 and Mercia Academy is 315th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).