Fairfield Road Primary School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 712 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Road Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
| Measure | Fairfield Road Primary School Manchester, North West | St Mary's CofE Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #661 of 2,286 | #1369 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5562 of 15,697 | #10679 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 434 | 232 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 232 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.fairfieldroad.tameside.sch.uk/ | www.stmarydroylsden.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 37.7).
- •Fairfield Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 66%).
- •Fairfield Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Fairfield Road Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 232.
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 Road Primary School better than St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfield Road Primary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 37.7 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 Fairfield Road Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 712 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield Road Primary School: 434. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield Road Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Fairfield Road Primary School is 661st of 2,286 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1369th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).