Fairburn Community Primary School vs Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.6 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
Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Fairburn Community Primary School Knottingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #34 of 1,636 | #322 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #427 of 15,697 | #3470 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 87 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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 | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.fairburn.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | www.mf.starmat.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairburn Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.7 vs 72.3).
- •Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 87.
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 Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairburn Community Primary School ranks higher (93.7 vs 72.3 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 Fairburn Community Primary School and Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Knottingley and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairburn Community Primary School: 87. Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairburn Community Primary School and Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fairburn Community Primary School is 34th of 1,636 and Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School is 322nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).