Barclay Academy vs Fairlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 735 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barclay Academy
Stevenage · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,044 students
Fairlands Primary School
Stevenage · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
655 students
| Measure | Barclay Academy Stevenage, East of England | Fairlands Primary School Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #142 of 460 | #1304 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1154 of 4,090 | #10710 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,044 | 655 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,044 | 655 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.4% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.3 | – |
| town | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barclay.futureacademies.org | www.fairlands.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barclay Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.9 vs 37.5).
- •Barclay Academy is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 655.
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 Barclay Academy better than Fairlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barclay Academy ranks higher (66.9 vs 37.5 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 Barclay Academy and Fairlands Primary School?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Stevenage and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barclay Academy: 1,044. Fairlands Primary School: 655. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barclay Academy and Fairlands Primary School rank in East of England?
Barclay Academy is 142nd of 460 and Fairlands Primary School is 1304th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).