The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
15% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 433
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 31.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Daniel Farthing (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
William Booth Road, Fairstead, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4RR
Town setting
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Howard Infant and Nursery School, King's Lynn
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King's Oak Academy
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Howard Junior School
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Primary · 1.1km away
King's Lynn Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School?
Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School currently has 433 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School take?
Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School?
Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School is in King's Lynn, PE30 4RR, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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