Collegiate School vs Fairfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collegiate School
Bristol · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
738 students
Fairfield High School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,057 students
| Measure | Collegiate School Bristol, South West | Fairfield High School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #140 of 402 | #149 of 402 |
| National rank | #1540 of 4,090 | #1631 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 738 | 1,057 |
| Pupils on roll | 738 | 1,057 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.4 | 48.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 69.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.60 | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | 42.3 | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | collegiate.org.uk/ | www.fairfield.excalibur.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Collegiate School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 56.9).
- •Fairfield High School is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 738.
- •Collegiate School is a independent 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 Collegiate School better than Fairfield High School?
On the Success Index (England), Collegiate School ranks higher (59.0 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 Collegiate School and Fairfield High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Collegiate School: 738. Fairfield High School: 1,057. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Collegiate School and Fairfield High School rank in South West?
Collegiate School is 140th of 402 and Fairfield High School is 149th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).