Fairburn Community Primary School vs Oyster Park Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.5 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
Oyster Park Primary Academy
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
349 students
| Measure | Fairburn Community Primary School Knottingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Oyster Park Primary Academy Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 1,636 | #1580 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #427 of 15,697 | #15272 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 87 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 50.9% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| 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/ | www.oysterpark.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairburn Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.7 vs 9.8).
- •Oyster Park Primary Academy is the larger school with 349 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 Oyster Park Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Fairburn Community Primary School ranks higher (93.7 vs 9.8 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 Oyster Park Primary Academy?
About 2.5 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. Oyster Park Primary Academy: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairburn Community Primary School and Oyster Park Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fairburn Community Primary School is 34th of 1,636 and Oyster Park Primary Academy is 1580th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).