Belfairs Academy vs Fairways Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belfairs Academy
Leigh-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,558 students
Fairways Primary School
Leigh-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
| Measure | Belfairs Academy Leigh-on-Sea, East of England | Fairways Primary School Leigh-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #250 of 460 | #751 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2053 of 4,090 | #6268 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,558 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,558 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 108.2% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.5 | – |
| town | Leigh-on-Sea | Leigh-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.belfairsacademy.org.uk/ | www.fairways.southend.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairways Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 48.2).
- •Belfairs Academy is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 407.
- •Belfairs Academy is a academy school while Fairways 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 Belfairs Academy better than Fairways Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairways Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 48.2 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 Belfairs Academy and Fairways Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leigh-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belfairs Academy: 1,558. Fairways Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belfairs Academy and Fairways Primary School rank in East of England?
Belfairs Academy is 250th of 460 and Fairways Primary School is 751st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).