Fairhaven Primary School vs The Crestwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhaven Primary School
Stourbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
251 students
The Crestwood School
Dudley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,023 students
| Measure | Fairhaven Primary School Stourbridge, West Midlands | The Crestwood School Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1054 of 1,690 | #378 of 493 |
| National rank | #10280 of 15,697 | #3225 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 251 | 1,023 |
| Pupils on roll | 251 | 1,023 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stourbridge | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.fairhaven.dudley.sch.uk/ | www.crestwoodschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairhaven Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.4 vs 24.3).
- •The Crestwood School is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 251.
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 Fairhaven Primary School better than The Crestwood School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairhaven Primary School ranks higher (39.4 vs 24.3 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 Fairhaven Primary School and The Crestwood School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stourbridge and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairhaven Primary School: 251. The Crestwood School: 1,023. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairhaven Primary School and The Crestwood School rank in West Midlands?
Fairhaven Primary School is 1054th of 1,690 and The Crestwood School is 378th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).