Fairfield High School vs Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 7.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield High School
Hereford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
607 students
Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
| Measure | Fairfield High School Hereford, West Midlands | Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #64 of 493 | #290 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #875 of 4,090 | #3179 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 607 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 607 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.2% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.40 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hereford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.fairfield.hereford.sch.uk | www.kingstone-thruxton.hereford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (73.0 vs 73.9).
- •Fairfield High School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 202.
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 Fairfield High School better than Kingstone and Thruxton 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 Fairfield High School and Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield High School: 607. Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield High School and Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Fairfield High School is 64th of 493 and Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School is 290th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).