The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 15.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Bennett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Masons Way, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3PG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fairlands Middle School?
Fairlands Middle School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairlands Middle School take?
Fairlands Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Fairlands Middle School?
Fairlands Middle School is in Cheddar, BS27 3PG, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairlands Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Fairlands Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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