The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 37% 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 674
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 37.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- THE CLAXTON TRUST
- Head
- Mr Robert Staples (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pound Avenue, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLetchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 441m away
Barclay School
Secondary · 735m away
Barclay Academy
Secondary · 735m away
Education and Youth Services (Herts)
Independent · 763m away
Larwood School
Special school · 766m away
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Secondary · 848m away
Almond Hill Junior School
Primary · 969m away
Broom Barns Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fairlands Primary School?
Fairlands Primary School currently has 674 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairlands Primary School take?
Fairlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairlands Primary School?
Fairlands Primary School is in Stevenage, SG1 3JA, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairlands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fairlands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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