Fairfields Primary School and Nursery vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 507 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
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Cheshunt · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
| Measure | Fairfields Primary School and Nursery Waltham Cross, East of England | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Cheshunt, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #912 of 1,872 | #1088 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7523 of 15,697 | #9061 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 467 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 467 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 78.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Cheshunt |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fairfields.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stpaulscatholicprimarycheshunt.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fairfields Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 45.1).
- •Fairfields Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 467 students compared with 181.
- •Fairfields Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Paul's Catholic Primary School 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairfields Primary School and Nursery better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfields Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (52.1 vs 45.1 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 St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 507 m in a straight line, between Waltham Cross and Cheshunt in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfields Primary School and Nursery: 467. St Paul's Catholic Primary School: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfields Primary School and Nursery and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Fairfields Primary School and Nursery is 912th of 1,872 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 1088th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).