Brunel Field Primary School vs Fairfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 770 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brunel Field Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
398 students
Fairfield High School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,057 students
| Measure | Brunel Field Primary School Bristol, South West | Fairfield High School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #380 of 1,695 | #149 of 402 |
| National rank | #3834 of 15,697 | #1631 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 398 | 1,057 |
| Pupils on roll | 398 | 1,057 |
| Free school meals | 5% | 34.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brunelfieldschool.org.uk | www.fairfield.excalibur.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Brunel Field Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 56.9).
- •Fairfield High School is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 398.
- •Brunel Field Primary School is a local authority school while Fairfield High School 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 Brunel Field Primary School better than Fairfield High School?
On the Success Index (England), Brunel Field Primary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 56.9 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 Brunel Field Primary School and Fairfield High School?
About 770 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brunel Field Primary School: 398. Fairfield High School: 1,057. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brunel Field Primary School and Fairfield High School rank in South West?
Brunel Field Primary School is 380th of 1,695 and Fairfield High School is 149th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).