Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School vs Parkway Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School
King's Lynn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
Parkway Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
160 students
| Measure | Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School King's Lynn, East of England | Parkway Academy King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1773 of 1,872 | #1624 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14715 of 15,697 | #13613 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 429 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 69.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | King's Lynn | King's Lynn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fairsteadprimaryschool.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.5 vs 14.8).
- •Parkway Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 42%).
- •Parkway Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 160.
- •Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Parkway 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 Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School better than Parkway Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Parkway Academy ranks higher (22.5 vs 14.8 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 Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School and Parkway Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between King's Lynn and King's Lynn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School: 429. Parkway Academy: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School and Parkway Academy rank in East of England?
Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School is 1773rd of 1,872 and Parkway Academy is 1624th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).