Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11433 pupils

William Booth Road, Fairstead, PE30 4RRWebsite01553774666

Inspected433 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Feb 2025

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils433

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils433

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

433 / 446 (97%)

Head Teacher

Mr Daniel Farthing

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 30%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

60%

Would recommend

5.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.0%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.6%vs 6.0% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence14.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate10.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.2%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support14.8%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.8%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication35 pupils (41%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health26 pupils (31%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder10 pupils (12%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty6 pupils (7%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (5%)

Not Assessed3 pupils (4%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)19

Teaching assistants (FTE)23

Support staff (FTE)31

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils433

Free school meals29.3%

English as additional language42.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British55.0%

White Other12.0%

Indian11.5%

Black African11.1%

Other3.5%

Asian Other1.6%

Unclassified1.6%

Mixed White & African1.6%

Bangladeshi0.9%

Mixed Other0.7%

Mixed White & Asian0.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

60.0%

of parents would recommend

19 responses

Happy child★90.0%

Good progress★90.0%

Safe80.0%

Informed80.0%

Well taught70.0%

Well led70.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Good behaviour50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£6,230

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,170 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,491

Support staff£1,231

Premises£480

Energy£129

Learning resources£276

Income per pupil£6,367

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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