Duncombe School vs Fairstead House
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 60 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duncombe School
Hertford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
230 students
Fairstead House
Newmarket · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Duncombe School Hertford, East of England | Fairstead House Newmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 230 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 224 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 129.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Hertford | Newmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.duncombe-school.co.uk | www.fairsteadhouseschool.org |
The verdict
- •Duncombe School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 224.
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 Duncombe 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 Duncombe School and Fairstead House?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Hertford and Newmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duncombe School: 230. Fairstead House: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duncombe School and Fairstead House rank in East of England?
Duncombe School is unranked and Fairstead House is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).