Fairhaven Primary School vs The Violet Way Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 50 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 Violet Way Academy
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
251 students
| Measure | Fairhaven Primary School Stourbridge, West Midlands | The Violet Way Academy Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1054 of 1,690 | #457 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10280 of 15,697 | #4817 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 251 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 251 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stourbridge | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.fairhaven.dudley.sch.uk/ | www.violetway.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Violet Way Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.2 vs 39.4).
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 Violet Way Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Violet Way Academy ranks higher (65.2 vs 39.4 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 Violet Way Academy?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Stourbridge and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairhaven Primary School: 251. The Violet Way Academy: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairhaven Primary School and The Violet Way Academy rank in West Midlands?
Fairhaven Primary School is 1054th of 1,690 and The Violet Way Academy is 457th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).