Downfield Primary School vs Fairfields Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downfield Primary School
Waltham Cross · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
467 students
Fairfields Primary School and Nursery
Waltham Cross · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
467 students
| Measure | Downfield Primary School Waltham Cross, East of England | Fairfields Primary School and Nursery Waltham Cross, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1703 of 1,872 | #912 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14181 of 15,697 | #7523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 467 | 467 |
| Pupils on roll | 467 | 467 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 111.2% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 22% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 2% |
| 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 | Waltham Cross | Waltham Cross |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.downfield.herts.sch.uk | www.fairfields.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fairfields Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 18.7).
- •Fairfields Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 22%).
- •Downfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
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 Downfield Primary School better than Fairfields Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfields Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (52.1 vs 18.7 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 Downfield Primary School and Fairfields Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Waltham Cross and Waltham Cross in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downfield Primary School: 467. Fairfields Primary School and Nursery: 467. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downfield Primary School and Fairfields Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Downfield Primary School is 1703rd of 1,872 and Fairfields Primary School and Nursery is 912th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).