The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
17% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 379
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 45.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- Bridge Education Trust
- Head
- Mr Robin Hayes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Fairisle Road, Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFairisle Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
The Cedar School
Special school · 420m away
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Secondary · 676m away
Compass School
Pupil referral unit · 738m away
Nursling Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 1.3km away
Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 1.4km away
Newlands Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fairisle Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Fairisle Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fairisle Junior School?
Fairisle Junior School currently has 379 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairisle Junior School take?
Fairisle Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairisle Junior School?
Fairisle Junior School is in Southampton, SO16 8BY, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairisle Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Fairisle Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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