Fairfields Primary School vs Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 950 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfields Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery
Basingstoke · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
193 students
| Measure | Fairfields Primary School Basingstoke, South East | Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1902 of 2,471 | #2021 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11382 of 15,697 | #12310 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 403 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fairfields.hants.sch.uk | www.kingsfurlonginfantschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fairfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.2 vs 29.5).
- •Fairfields Primary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 193.
- •Fairfields Primary School is a local authority school while Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery 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 Fairfields Primary School better than Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfields Primary School ranks higher (34.2 vs 29.5 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 Fairfields Primary School and Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfields Primary School: 403. Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfields Primary School and Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery rank in South East?
Fairfields Primary School is 1902nd of 2,471 and Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery is 2021st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).