The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Head
- Mr Lee Pinchback (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Fairway, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBelfairs Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Edwards Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The St Christopher School
Special school · 1.3km away
Blenheim Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
West Leigh Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
West Leigh Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Eastwood Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fairways Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fairways Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fairways Primary School?
Fairways Primary School currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairways Primary School take?
Fairways Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairways Primary School?
Fairways Primary School is in Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4QW, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairways Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fairways Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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