Fairway Infant School, Copthorne

StatePrimary

InspectedPrimaryAges 5–7175 pupils

Fairway, Copthorne, RH10 3QDWebsite01342713691

Inspected175 pupilsAges 5–7

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Jan 2025

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Ages5 - 7

Pupils175

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages5 - 7

Pupils175

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

5 - 7

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

175 / 180 (97%)

Head Teacher

Miss Emma Singleton

At a Glance

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

7.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.2%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.5%vs 6.2% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence22.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support27.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.4%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Not Assessed30 pupils (56%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health10 pupils (19%)

Speech, Language & Communication8 pupils (15%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder6 pupils (11%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)7

Teaching assistants (FTE)4

Support staff (FTE)6

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils175

Free school meals9.7%

English as additional language1.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British76.0%

Mixed Other4.6%

Gypsy/Roma2.3%

Unclassified2.3%

Black African2.3%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.3%

White Other1.7%

Indian1.7%

Other1.1%

White Irish1.1%

Pakistani1.1%

Traveller Irish1.1%

Mixed White & Asian1.1%

Black Caribbean0.6%

Mixed White & African0.6%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

73 responses

Happy child100.0%

Safe100.0%

Informed100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£6,272

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,128 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,834

Support staff£1,109

Premises£266

Energy£115

Learning resources£283

Income per pupil£5,967

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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