Fairway Primary School vs St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 403 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairway Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
166 students
| Measure | Fairway Primary School Stockport, North West | St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1733 of 2,286 | #1287 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12901 of 15,697 | #10111 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 236 | 166 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 166 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| 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 | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.fairway.stockport.sch.uk/ | www.stphilipsstockport.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.2 vs 26.5).
- •Fairway Primary School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 166.
- •Fairway Primary School is a local authority school while St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 Fairway Primary School better than St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (40.2 vs 26.5 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 Fairway Primary School and St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 403 m in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairway Primary School: 236. St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 166. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairway Primary School and St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Fairway Primary School is 1733rd of 2,286 and St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1287th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).