Fairfield High School vs Glenfrome Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 750 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield High School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,057 students
Glenfrome Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
| Measure | Fairfield High School Bristol, South West | Glenfrome Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 402 | #1091 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1631 of 4,090 | #9998 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,057 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,057 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 34.4% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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.fairfield.excalibur.org.uk | www.glenfrome.bristol.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fairfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 40.7).
- •Fairfield High School is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 419.
- •Fairfield High School is a academy school while Glenfrome Primary School is a local authority 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 Fairfield High School better than Glenfrome Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfield High School ranks higher (56.9 vs 40.7 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 Fairfield High School and Glenfrome Primary School?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield High School: 1,057. Glenfrome Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield High School and Glenfrome Primary School rank in South West?
Fairfield High School is 149th of 402 and Glenfrome Primary School is 1091st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).