Airedale Junior Academy vs Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 592 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Airedale Junior Academy
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
385 students
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Castleford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
471 students
| Measure | Airedale Junior Academy Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1100 of 1,636 | #1626 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11187 of 15,697 | #15568 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 385 | 471 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 471 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 51.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.9% | 112.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Castleford | Castleford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.airedalejuniorschool.co.uk | Fairburnview.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Airedale Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.2 vs 5.8).
- •Airedale Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 30%).
- •Airedale Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford is the larger school with 471 students compared with 385.
- •Airedale Junior Academy is a academy school while Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford 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 Airedale Junior Academy better than Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford?
On the Success Index (England), Airedale Junior Academy ranks higher (35.2 vs 5.8 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 Airedale Junior Academy and Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford?
About 592 m in a straight line, between Castleford and Castleford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Airedale Junior Academy: 385. Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford: 471. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Airedale Junior Academy and Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Airedale Junior Academy is 1100th of 1,636 and Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford is 1626th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).