Fairfields Primary School vs St Lawrence CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 131 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfields Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
603 students
St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Hassocks · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
599 students
| Measure | Fairfields Primary School Milton Keynes, South East | St Lawrence CofE Primary School Hassocks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #381 of 2,471 | #770 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1942 of 15,697 | #4233 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 603 | 599 |
| Pupils on roll | 603 | 599 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.1% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 17% |
| 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 | Milton Keynes | Hassocks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fairfieldsprimary.co.uk/ | www.stlawrencehurst.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.4 vs 68.2).
- •Fairfields Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 64%).
- •St Lawrence CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 12%).
- •Fairfields Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 599.
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 St Lawrence CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfields Primary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 68.2 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 Fairfields Primary School and St Lawrence CofE Primary School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Hassocks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfields Primary School: 603. St Lawrence CofE Primary School: 599. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfields Primary School and St Lawrence CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Fairfields Primary School is 381st of 2,471 and St Lawrence CofE Primary School is 770th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).