Fairway Primary School vs St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 58 km 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 Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School
Bootle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Fairway Primary School Stockport, North West | St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Bootle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1733 of 2,286 | #115 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12901 of 15,697 | #890 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 236 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 20% |
| 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 | Bootle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.fairway.stockport.sch.uk/ | www.strobertbellarmine.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.3 vs 26.5).
- •St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 50%).
- •St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
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 Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.3 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 Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Bootle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairway Primary School: 236. St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairway Primary School and St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Fairway Primary School is 1733rd of 2,286 and St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School is 115th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).