Fairfield Academy vs Springfield Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 597 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
297 students
Springfield Primary Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
368 students
| Measure | Fairfield Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Springfield Primary Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #676 of 1,636 | #228 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7183 of 15,697 | #2641 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 297 | 368 |
| Pupils on roll | 297 | 368 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 116.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 19% |
| 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 | Grimsby | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.fairfield-academy.co.uk | www.springfieldprimaryacademy.net |
The verdict
- •Springfield Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 53.6).
- •Springfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 60%).
- •Springfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 9%).
- •Springfield Primary Academy is the larger school with 368 students compared with 297.
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 Fairfield Academy better than Springfield Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Springfield Primary Academy ranks higher (77.1 vs 53.6 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 Fairfield Academy and Springfield Primary Academy?
About 597 m in a straight line, between Grimsby and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield Academy: 297. Springfield Primary Academy: 368. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield Academy and Springfield Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fairfield Academy is 676th of 1,636 and Springfield Primary Academy is 228th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).