The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 36.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Hamilton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Long Riding, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1QP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Pioneer School
Special school · 540m away
Lift Pioneer
Academy · 540m away
Cherry Tree Primary School
Primary · 558m away
Moat House School
Special school · 618m away
Elmbrook School
Special school · 881m away
The Willows Primary School
Primary · 900m away
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
The Basildon Lower Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fairhouse Community Primary School?
Fairhouse Community Primary School currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairhouse Community Primary School take?
Fairhouse Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairhouse Community Primary School?
Fairhouse Community Primary School is in Basildon, SS14 1QP, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairhouse Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fairhouse Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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