The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 320
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Julie Fellows (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
The Park, Leafield Road, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4JQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Fairford Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fairford Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fairford Church of England Primary School?
Fairford Church of England Primary School currently has 320 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairford Church of England Primary School take?
Fairford Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairford Church of England Primary School?
Fairford Church of England Primary School is in Fairford, GL7 4JQ, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairford Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fairford Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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