Fairford Church of England Primary School vs Hatherop Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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 Church of England Primary School
Nr Cirencester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
| Measure | Fairford Church of England Primary School Fairford, South West | Hatherop Church of England Primary School Nr Cirencester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #101 of 1,695 | #133 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1038 of 15,697 | #1406 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 298 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 298 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 4.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 15% |
| 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 | Nr Cirencester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.fairford.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.hatherop.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairford Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 85.2).
- •Fairford Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 77%).
- •Fairford Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 15%).
- •Fairford Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 81.
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 Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairford Church of England Primary School ranks higher (88.0 vs 85.2 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 Fairford Church of England Primary School and Hatherop Church of England Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Fairford and Nr Cirencester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairford Church of England Primary School: 298. Hatherop Church of England Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairford Church of England Primary School and Hatherop Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Fairford Church of England Primary School is 101st of 1,695 and Hatherop Church of England Primary School is 133rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).