The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
17% 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, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 270
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 31%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Mr Michael Reilly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
The Fairway, London, NW7 3HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthway School
Special school · Very close
Courtland School
Primary · 305m away
Mill Hill County High School
Secondary · 683m away
Rosh Pinah Primary School
Primary · 943m away
Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Holland House School
Independent · 1.3km away
St Martin's School
Independent · 1.4km away
Beit Shvidler Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?
Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre?
Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre currently has 270 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre take?
Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre?
Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre is in London, NW7 3HS, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre have a sixth form?
No, Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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