Fairstead House vs St Louis Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 141 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairstead House
Newmarket · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
St Louis Catholic Academy
Newmarket · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
300 students
| Measure | Fairstead House Newmarket, East of England | St Louis Catholic Academy Newmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #940 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #7852 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 224 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 300 |
| Free school meals | – | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 129.5% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Newmarket | Newmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fairsteadhouseschool.org | www.stlouisacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Louis Catholic Academy is the larger school with 300 students compared with 224.
- •Fairstead House is a independent school while St Louis Catholic 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 House better than St Louis Catholic Academy?
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 Fairstead House and St Louis Catholic Academy?
About 141 m in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairstead House: 224. St Louis Catholic Academy: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairstead House and St Louis Catholic Academy rank in East of England?
Fairstead House is unranked and St Louis Catholic Academy is 940th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).