Cheveley CofE Primary School vs Fairstead House
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheveley CofE Primary School
Newmarket · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
143 students
Fairstead House
Newmarket · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Cheveley CofE Primary School Newmarket, East of England | Fairstead House Newmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #817 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #6757 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 143 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 143 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 129.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Newmarket | Newmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cheveley.cambs.sch.uk | www.fairsteadhouseschool.org |
The verdict
- •Fairstead House is the larger school with 224 students compared with 143.
- •Cheveley CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Fairstead House is a independent 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 Cheveley CofE Primary School better than Fairstead House?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cheveley CofE Primary School and Fairstead House?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheveley CofE Primary School: 143. Fairstead House: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheveley CofE Primary School and Fairstead House rank in East of England?
Cheveley CofE Primary School is 817th of 1,872 and Fairstead House is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).