Fairlands Middle School vs Sidcot School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairlands Middle School
Cheddar · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
405 students
Sidcot School
Winscombe · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
594 students
| Measure | Fairlands Middle School Cheddar, South West | Sidcot School Winscombe, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #213 of 402 | #385 of 402 |
| National rank | #2111 of 4,090 | #3805 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 405 | 594 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 594 |
| Free school meals | 19% | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 29.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.7 |
| town | Cheddar | Winscombe |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | fairlandsmiddleschool.co.uk | www.sidcot.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairlands Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.0 vs 15.0).
- •Sidcot School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 405.
- •Fairlands Middle School is a academy school while Sidcot 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 Fairlands Middle School better than Sidcot School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairlands Middle School ranks higher (47.0 vs 15.0 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 Fairlands Middle School and Sidcot School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Cheddar and Winscombe in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairlands Middle School: 405. Sidcot School: 594. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairlands Middle School and Sidcot School rank in South West?
Fairlands Middle School is 213th of 402 and Sidcot School is 385th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).