Axbridge Church of England First School Academy vs Fairlands Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
Axbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students
Fairlands Middle School
Cheddar · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
405 students
| Measure | Axbridge Church of England First School Academy Axbridge, South West | Fairlands Middle School Cheddar, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #609 of 1,695 | #213 of 402 |
| National rank | #5759 of 15,697 | #2111 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 177 | 405 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 405 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 79.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Axbridge | Cheddar |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.axbridgefirstschool.co.uk/ | fairlandsmiddleschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Axbridge Church of England First School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.4 vs 47.0).
- •Fairlands Middle School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 177.
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 Axbridge Church of England First School Academy better than Fairlands Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Axbridge Church of England First School Academy ranks higher (60.4 vs 47.0 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 Axbridge Church of England First School Academy and Fairlands Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Axbridge and Cheddar in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy: 177. Fairlands Middle School: 405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Axbridge Church of England First School Academy and Fairlands Middle School rank in South West?
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy is 609th of 1,695 and Fairlands Middle School is 213th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).