Fairfields Primary School and Nursery vs Goffs Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 950 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfields Primary School and Nursery
Waltham Cross · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
467 students
Goffs Academy
Waltham Cross · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,574 students
| Measure | Fairfields Primary School and Nursery Waltham Cross, East of England | Goffs Academy Waltham Cross, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #912 of 1,872 | #147 of 460 |
| National rank | #7523 of 15,697 | #1166 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 467 | 1,574 |
| Pupils on roll | 467 | 1,574 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.6 |
| town | Waltham Cross | Waltham Cross |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fairfields.herts.sch.uk/ | www.goffs.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Goffs Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.7 vs 52.1).
- •Goffs Academy is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 467.
- •Fairfields Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Goffs Academy is a academy 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 Fairfields Primary School and Nursery better than Goffs Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Goffs Academy ranks higher (66.7 vs 52.1 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 Fairfields Primary School and Nursery and Goffs Academy?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Waltham Cross and Waltham Cross in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfields Primary School and Nursery: 467. Goffs Academy: 1,574. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfields Primary School and Nursery and Goffs Academy rank in East of England?
Fairfields Primary School and Nursery is 912th of 1,872 and Goffs Academy is 147th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).