Fairlands Middle School vs The Kings of Wessex Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 551 m 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
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Cheddar · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,043 students
| Measure | Fairlands Middle School Cheddar, South West | The Kings of Wessex Academy Cheddar, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #213 of 402 | #75 of 402 |
| National rank | #2111 of 4,090 | #954 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 405 | 1,043 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 1,043 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.0 |
| town | Cheddar | Cheddar |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | fairlandsmiddleschool.co.uk | www.kowessex.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Kings of Wessex Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.6 vs 47.0).
- •The Kings of Wessex Academy is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 405.
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 The Kings of Wessex Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Kings of Wessex Academy ranks higher (71.6 vs 47.0 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 The Kings of Wessex Academy?
About 551 m in a straight line, between Cheddar and Cheddar in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairlands Middle School: 405. The Kings of Wessex Academy: 1,043. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairlands Middle School and The Kings of Wessex Academy rank in South West?
Fairlands Middle School is 213th of 402 and The Kings of Wessex Academy is 75th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).