Broughton Primary School vs Fairfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broughton Primary School
Cockermouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
146 students
Fairfield Primary School
Cockermouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
| Measure | Broughton Primary School Cockermouth, North West | Fairfield Primary School Cockermouth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #282 of 2,286 | #65 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2344 of 15,697 | #523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 146 | 455 |
| Pupils on roll | 146 | 455 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 108.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 23% |
| 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 | Cockermouth | Cockermouth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broughtonprimarysch.co.uk | www.fairfieldprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.7 vs 78.7).
- •Fairfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 72%).
- •Fairfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 17%).
- •Fairfield Primary School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 146.
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 Broughton Primary School better than Fairfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfield Primary School ranks higher (92.7 vs 78.7 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 Broughton Primary School and Fairfield Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Cockermouth and Cockermouth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broughton Primary School: 146. Fairfield Primary School: 455. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broughton Primary School and Fairfield Primary School rank in North West?
Broughton Primary School is 282nd of 2,286 and Fairfield Primary School is 65th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).