Fairway Primary Academy vs Hawkesley Church Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairway Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
164 students
Hawkesley Church Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
219 students
| Measure | Fairway Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Hawkesley Church Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #863 of 1,690 | #1241 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8643 of 15,697 | #11928 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 164 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 53.7% | 66.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 60.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | fwp.greenheartlearning.org/ | www.hawkesley.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairway Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 31.5).
- •Fairway Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 67%).
- •Fairway Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Hawkesley Church Primary Academy is the larger school with 219 students compared with 164.
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 Fairway Primary Academy better than Hawkesley Church Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Fairway Primary Academy ranks higher (47.1 vs 31.5 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 Fairway Primary Academy and Hawkesley Church Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairway Primary Academy: 164. Hawkesley Church Primary Academy: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairway Primary Academy and Hawkesley Church Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Fairway Primary Academy is 863rd of 1,690 and Hawkesley Church Primary Academy is 1241st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).