Fairfield Academy vs Waltham Toll Bar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 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
Waltham Toll Bar Academy
Grimsby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,611 students
| Measure | Fairfield Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Waltham Toll Bar Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #676 of 1,636 | #139 of 366 |
| National rank | #7183 of 15,697 | #1701 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 297 | 1,611 |
| Pupils on roll | 297 | 1,611 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 68.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.9 |
| town | Grimsby | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.fairfield-academy.co.uk | www.walthamtollbaracademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Waltham Toll Bar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.3 vs 53.6).
- •Waltham Toll Bar Academy is the larger school with 1,611 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 Waltham Toll Bar Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Waltham Toll Bar Academy ranks higher (55.3 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 Waltham Toll Bar Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Grimsby and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield Academy: 297. Waltham Toll Bar Academy: 1,611. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield Academy and Waltham Toll Bar Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fairfield Academy is 676th of 1,636 and Waltham Toll Bar Academy is 139th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).