Fairway Infant School, - Ofsted & School Info

The short version

At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
The school is at capacity (97% full)
10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Ages: 5–7
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 175
Capacity: 97%
FSM: 9.7%

Governance

Local authority: West Sussex
Head: Miss Emma Singleton (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: No

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

Official report availableJanuary 2025

School inspection

8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.

Read latest report View official history

Previous reports

School inspection

October 2019 | School Inspection

Full inspection: Good

February 2016 | Full Inspection

Monitoring visit

January 2014 | Monitoring Visit

Full inspection: Requires Improvement

October 2013 | Full Inspection

Full inspection: Outstanding

June 2009 | Full Inspection

Full inspection: Outstanding

June 2006 | Full Inspection

Full inspection

September 2000 | Full Inspection

Inspection links are sourced from official Ofsted provider pages and report PDFs.

Location

Fairway, Copthorne, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3QD

Town setting

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Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

Copthorne CofE Junior School

Primary · Very close

Burstow Park School

Independent · 1.1km away

Aurora Redehall School

Independent · 2.3km away

Forge Wood Primary School

Primary · 2.4km away

Pound Hill Infant Academy

Primary · 3.0km away

Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley

Primary · 3.1km away

Questions parents ask

What is Fairway Infant School, Copthorne's Ofsted rating?

Fairway Infant School, Copthorne was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend Fairway Infant School, Copthorne?

Fairway Infant School, Copthorne currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does Fairway Infant School, Copthorne take?

Fairway Infant School, Copthorne caters for pupils aged 5 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.

Where is Fairway Infant School, Copthorne?

Fairway Infant School, Copthorne is in Crawley, RH10 3QD, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does Fairway Infant School, Copthorne have a sixth form?

No, Fairway Infant School, Copthorne does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.

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