Hillside Junior School vs Thomas Fairchild Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Junior School
Northwood · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
210 students
Thomas Fairchild Community School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | Hillside Junior School Northwood, London | Thomas Fairchild Community School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1072 of 1,720 | #1276 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6907 of 15,697 | #8907 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 70.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Northwood | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hillsidejunior.org | www.thomasfairchild.hackney.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hillside Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 45.9).
- •Thomas Fairchild Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 67%).
- •Hillside Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% 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 Hillside Junior School better than Thomas Fairchild Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Junior School ranks higher (55.0 vs 45.9 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 Hillside Junior School and Thomas Fairchild Community School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Northwood and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Junior School: 210. Thomas Fairchild Community School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Junior School and Thomas Fairchild Community School rank in London?
Hillside Junior School is 1072nd of 1,720 and Thomas Fairchild Community School is 1276th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).