Fairford Church of England Primary School vs Hatherop Castle 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.
Fairford Church of England Primary School
Fairford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
298 students
Hatherop Castle School
Gloucestershire · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
243 students
| Measure | Fairford Church of England Primary School Fairford, South West | Hatherop Castle School Gloucestershire, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #101 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #1038 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 298 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 298 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 74.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| 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 | Fairford | Gloucestershire |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.fairford.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.hatheropcastle.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairford Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 243.
- •Fairford Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Hatherop Castle School is a independent 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 Fairford Church of England Primary School better than Hatherop Castle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairford Church of England Primary School and Hatherop Castle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Fairford and Gloucestershire in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairford Church of England Primary School: 298. Hatherop Castle School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairford Church of England Primary School and Hatherop Castle School rank in South West?
Fairford Church of England Primary School is 101st of 1,695 and Hatherop Castle School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).