Fairmead School
Details
| Age Range | 4-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | Mudford Road, BA21 4NZ |
| School Website | www.fairmeadschool.com |
| Telephone | 1935421295 |
| URN | 123940 |
School Census
| Total | 146 |
| Girls/Boys | 45/101 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 30.8%/69.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 65 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/02/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/02/2014 | Good |
| 17/01/2012 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 26/02/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/01/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 13 June 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 28 February 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 26 February 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 17 January 2012 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 18 November 2009 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 13 November 2008 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 19 October 2005 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 February 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.13 |
| Progress 8 | -1.91 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.1 |
| Progress 8 | -1.51 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.14 |
| Progress 8 | -2.07 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 95 |
| Maths | 96 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -5.3 |
| Writing Progress | -4.6 |
| Maths Progress | -4.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -7.5 |
| Writing Progress | -7.4 |
| Maths Progress | -7.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 62% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 46% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 8% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 23% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 15% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 64% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 64.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
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Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
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Birchfield Community Primary School
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Milford Infants' School
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Milford Junior School
(0.47 mi)
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Address: Glenthorne Avenue, , BA21 4PG