Fairfield Academy vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 95 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
297 students
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
297 students
| Measure | Fairfield Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #676 of 1,636 | #311 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7183 of 15,697 | #3385 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 297 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 297 | 297 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 5% |
| 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 | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.fairfield-academy.co.uk | www.stwilfridssheffield.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.8 vs 53.6).
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 60%).
- •Fairfield Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
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 St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (72.8 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 St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Grimsby and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield Academy: 297. St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield Academy and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fairfield Academy is 676th of 1,636 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is 311th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).