Cranbourne vs Fairfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 933 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbourne
Basingstoke · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,088 students
Fairfields Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
| Measure | Cranbourne Basingstoke, South East | Fairfields Primary School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #378 of 679 | #1902 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2248 of 4,090 | #11382 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,088 | 403 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,088 | 403 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/ | www.fairfields.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cranbourne scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 34.2).
- •Cranbourne is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 403.
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 Cranbourne better than Fairfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cranbourne ranks higher (44.6 vs 34.2 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 Cranbourne and Fairfields Primary School?
About 933 m in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranbourne: 1,088. Fairfields Primary School: 403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranbourne and Fairfields Primary School rank in South East?
Cranbourne is 378th of 679 and Fairfields Primary School is 1902nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).