Castle Hill Academy vs Fairchildes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hill Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
263 students
Fairchildes Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
497 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Academy Croydon, London | Fairchildes Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1440 of 1,720 | #987 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #10708 of 15,697 | #6193 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 263 | 497 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 497 |
| Free school meals | 66.8% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 62.6% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 12% |
| 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 | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.castlehillacademy.co.uk/ | www.fairchildes.factrust.org |
The verdict
- •Fairchildes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 37.5).
- •Fairchildes Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 58%).
- •Fairchildes Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 11%).
- •Fairchildes Primary School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 263.
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 Castle Hill Academy better than Fairchildes Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairchildes Primary School ranks higher (58.3 vs 37.5 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 Castle Hill Academy and Fairchildes Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hill Academy: 263. Fairchildes Primary School: 497. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Academy and Fairchildes Primary School rank in London?
Castle Hill Academy is 1440th of 1,720 and Fairchildes Primary School is 987th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).