Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School vs Fairford Academy Barnehurst
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
498 students
Fairford Academy Barnehurst
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
452 students
| Measure | Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Erith, London | Fairford Academy Barnehurst Bexleyheath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1070 of 1,720 | #1484 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6900 of 15,697 | #11266 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 498 | 452 |
| Pupils on roll | 498 | 452 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 8% |
| 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 | Erith | Bexleyheath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.christchurch.bexley.sch.uk | www.fairfordacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 34.8).
- •Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 56%).
- •Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 8%).
- •Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 452.
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 Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School better than Fairford Academy Barnehurst?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School ranks higher (55.0 vs 34.8 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 Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School and Fairford Academy Barnehurst?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Erith and Bexleyheath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School: 498. Fairford Academy Barnehurst: 452. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School and Fairford Academy Barnehurst rank in London?
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School is 1070th of 1,720 and Fairford Academy Barnehurst is 1484th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).