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Fairway Primary Academy
Muirfield Gardens, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8XQ, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.2 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
196
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With 69% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, this primary academy performs better than 61% of schools nationally. However, it received an Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement' in April 2024, indicating areas that need attention. Parent satisfaction may vary, and the low LocaleIQ score suggests challenges within the local context.
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Last inspected: 9 April 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 69% | Top 39% 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 British75.0%
Other4.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.6%
White Other3.1%
Black African2.6%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.40414, -1.94635 · B38 8XQ
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN139484
School typeAcademy converter
Websitefwp.greenheartlearning.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairway Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Fairway Primary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 April 2024.
Is Fairway Primary Academy a good school?
Fairway Primary Academy scores 9.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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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