Fairfield High School vs Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.4 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
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
63 students
| Measure | Fairfield High School Hereford, West Midlands | Michaelchurch Escley Primary School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #64 of 493 | #148 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #875 of 4,090 | #1801 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 607 | 63 |
| Pupils on roll | 607 | 63 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.2% | 112.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | michaelchurchprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Michaelchurch Escley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 73.0).
- •Fairfield High School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 63.
- •Fairfield High School is a academy school while Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is a local authority 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 Fairfield High School better than Michaelchurch Escley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Michaelchurch Escley Primary School ranks higher (82.4 vs 73.0 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 Fairfield High School and Michaelchurch Escley Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield High School: 607. Michaelchurch Escley Primary School: 63. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield High School and Michaelchurch Escley Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Fairfield High School is 64th of 493 and Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is 148th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).