The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 99
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 13.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Stephanie Lake (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, South Walsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6DZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 99 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Norwich, NR13 6DZ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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