Deanwood Primary School vs Fairview Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 691 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deanwood Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students
Fairview Community Primary School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
670 students
| Measure | Deanwood Primary School Gillingham, South East | Fairview Community Primary School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2179 of 2,471 | #498 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13289 of 15,697 | #2685 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 238 | 670 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 670 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 113.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 11% |
| 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 | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.deanwood-that.org.uk/ | www.fairviewprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairview Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 24.4).
- •Fairview Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 28%).
- •Fairview Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Fairview Community Primary School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 238.
- •Deanwood Primary School is a academy school while Fairview Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Deanwood Primary School better than Fairview Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairview Community Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 24.4 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 Deanwood Primary School and Fairview Community Primary School?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deanwood Primary School: 238. Fairview Community Primary School: 670. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deanwood Primary School and Fairview Community Primary School rank in South East?
Deanwood Primary School is 2179th of 2,471 and Fairview Community Primary School is 498th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).