Fairfield Community Primary School vs St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Community Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
| Measure | Fairfield Community Primary School Bury, North West | St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1457 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #11249 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | – | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 342 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.9% |
| Capacity filled | – | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Bury | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.fairfieldprimarybury.org.uk/ | www.sjsb.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Community Primary School better than St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairfield Community Primary School and St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bury and Bury in North West.
How do Fairfield Community Primary School and St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Fairfield Community Primary School is unranked and St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1457th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).