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Fair Ways School
New Road, Swanwick, Hampshire, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7HE, Hampshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
50
Capacity
60
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a high parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this school is well-regarded by families despite limited academic performance data, including a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 4.1 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The small student body of 50 allows for a more personalized approach, although prospective parents may want to consider the academic outcomes when making their decision.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 4.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
School has high expectations
69%
Good range of extra-curricular
56%
School responds to concerns
44%
Location
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50.88522, -1.27830 · SO31 7HE
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN135240
School typeOther independent special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Fair Ways School rated by Ofsted?
Fair Ways School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Fair Ways School a good school?
Fair Ways School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Fair Ways School?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, Fair Ways School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Fair Ways School in GCSEs?
Fair Ways School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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