Fairfield Park Lower School
Details
| Age Range | 3-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Dickens Boulevard, SG5 4FD |
| School Website | www.fairfield.beds.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1462830000 |
| URN | 135021 |
School Census
| Total | 489 |
| Girls/Boys | 258/231 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.8%/47.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 22 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/07/2024 | Good |
| 10/05/2012 | Outstanding |
| 20/05/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/07/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/05/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 20/05/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 168 |
| As First Preference | 78 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 86 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 77 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 130 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 72 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 70 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 159 |
| As First Preference | 94 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 89 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 138 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 73 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 69 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 141 |
| As First Preference | 80 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 80 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 79 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 161 |
| As First Preference | 84 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 81 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 141 |
| As First Preference | 84 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 85 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 83 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 167 |
| As First Preference | 76 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 83 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 76 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 153 |
| As First Preference | 74 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 84 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 73 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 144 |
| As First Preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 131 |
| As First Preference | 69 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 13% |
| no | 87% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |