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Fairford Church of England Primary School
The Park, Leafield Road, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4JQ, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.7 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
320
Capacity
320
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score in the top 1% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 81% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. The school also enjoys strong parent satisfaction, with 94% of parents recommending it. However, specific data on value-added measures like Progress 8 is limited, which may be a consideration for parents seeking comprehensive academic insights.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 25% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School keeps me informed
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
Progress is communicated
89%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.2%
White Other7.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black African1.3%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.71449, -1.77553 · GL7 4JQ
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN115622
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.fairford.gloucs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairford Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fairford Church of England Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2019.
Is Fairford Church of England Primary School a good school?
Fairford Church of England Primary School scores 98.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Fairford Church of England Primary School?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Fairford Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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