Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford vs Marlcliffe Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Castleford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
471 students
Marlcliffe Community Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
469 students
| Measure | Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Marlcliffe Community Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1626 of 1,636 | #297 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15568 of 15,697 | #3258 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 471 | 469 |
| Pupils on roll | 471 | 469 |
| Free school meals | 51.7% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 112.1% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Castleford | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | Fairburnview.co.uk | www.marlcliffe.sheffield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 5.8).
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 30%).
- •Marlcliffe Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford is the larger school with 471 students compared with 469.
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 View Primary School, Castleford better than Marlcliffe Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marlcliffe Community Primary School ranks higher (73.5 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 View Primary School, Castleford and Marlcliffe Community Primary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Castleford and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford: 471. Marlcliffe Community Primary School: 469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford and Marlcliffe Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford is 1626th of 1,636 and Marlcliffe Community Primary School is 297th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).