Fairburn Community Primary School vs Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairburn Community Primary School
Knottingley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
87 students
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Castleford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
471 students
| Measure | Fairburn Community Primary School Knottingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 1,636 | #1626 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #427 of 15,697 | #15568 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 87 | 471 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 471 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 51.7% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 112.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Knottingley | Castleford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.fairburn.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | Fairburnview.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairburn Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.7 vs 5.8).
- •Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford is the larger school with 471 students compared with 87.
- •Fairburn Community Primary School 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 Fairburn Community Primary School better than Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford?
On the Success Index (England), Fairburn Community Primary School ranks higher (93.7 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 Fairburn Community Primary School and Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Knottingley and Castleford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairburn Community Primary School: 87. Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford: 471. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairburn Community Primary School and Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fairburn Community Primary School is 34th 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).