Fairfax vs Town House Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfax
Sutton Coldfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,581 students
Town House Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
| Measure | Fairfax Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Town House Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #98 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #1252 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,581 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 1,581 | – |
| Free school meals | 23% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | – |
| town | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.fairfax.bham.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
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 Fairfax better than Town House Primary 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 Fairfax and Town House Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
How do Fairfax and Town House Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Fairfax is 98th of 493 and Town House Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).