Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School vs William Levick Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 59 km 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
William Levick Primary School
Dronfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School Swadlincote, East Midlands | William Levick Primary School Dronfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #486 of 1,516 | #100 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6326 of 15,697 | #1534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 13% |
| 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 | Dronfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.fairmeadows.net | www.williamlevick.co.uk |
The verdict
- •William Levick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 57.7).
- •William Levick Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 71%).
- •William Levick Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
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 William Levick Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), William Levick Primary School ranks higher (84.3 vs 57.7 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 William Levick Primary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Dronfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School: 207. William Levick Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School and William Levick Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School is 486th of 1,516 and William Levick Primary School is 100th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).