Fairfield Primary School vs St Mark's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 500 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
437 students
| Measure | Fairfield Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East | St Mark's Church of England Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #204 of 811 | #182 of 811 |
| National rank | #4048 of 15,697 | #3667 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 455 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 13% |
| 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 | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.fairfieldprimary.org.uk/ | www.stmarks-elmtree.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.3 vs 69.2).
- •St Mark's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 73%).
- •Fairfield Primary School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 437.
- •Fairfield Primary School is a local authority school while St Mark's Church of England Primary School 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 Fairfield Primary School better than St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (71.3 vs 69.2 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 Fairfield Primary School and St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
About 500 m in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield Primary School: 455. St Mark's Church of England Primary School: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield Primary School and St Mark's Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Fairfield Primary School is 204th of 811 and St Mark's Church of England Primary School is 182nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).