Fairways Primary School vs St William's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 129 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairways Primary School
Leigh-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
St William's Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
| Measure | Fairways Primary School Leigh-on-Sea, East of England | St William's Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #751 of 1,872 | #1505 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6268 of 15,697 | #12473 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 407 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Leigh-on-Sea | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fairways.southend.sch.uk | www.st-williams.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fairways Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 28.8).
- •Fairways Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 50%).
- •Fairways Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
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 Fairways Primary School better than St William's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairways Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 28.8 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 Fairways Primary School and St William's Primary School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Leigh-on-Sea and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairways Primary School: 407. St William's Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairways Primary School and St William's Primary School rank in East of England?
Fairways Primary School is 751st of 1,872 and St William's Primary School is 1505th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).