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Fairways Primary School
The Fairway, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4QW, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.3 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
412
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 70% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction is generally high, and the school is rated better than 57% of others in the area. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black African1.0%
Asian Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.56101, 0.64362 · SS9 4QW
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN114841
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.fairways.southend.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairways Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fairways Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2012.
Is Fairways Primary School a good school?
Fairways Primary School scores 57.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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