Fairfield Park Lower School vs Roecroft Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Park Lower School
Fairfield Park · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
479 students
Roecroft Lower School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
359 students
| Measure | Fairfield Park Lower School Fairfield Park, East of England | Roecroft Lower School Hitchin, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #126 of 1,872 | #419 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #968 of 15,697 | #3315 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 5–9 |
| Students | 479 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 79.8% |
| 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 | Fairfield Park | Hitchin |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fairfield.beds.sch.uk | www.roecroftlower.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Park Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.6 vs 73.2).
- •Fairfield Park Lower School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 359.
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 Fairfield Park Lower School better than Roecroft Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfield Park Lower School ranks higher (88.6 vs 73.2 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 Fairfield Park Lower School and Roecroft Lower School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fairfield Park and Hitchin in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield Park Lower School: 479. Roecroft Lower School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield Park Lower School and Roecroft Lower School rank in East of England?
Fairfield Park Lower School is 126th of 1,872 and Roecroft Lower School is 419th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).