Fairway Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Address | Muirfield Gardens, B38 8XQ |
| School Website | www.fairwayprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1214643200 |
| URN | 139484 |
School Census
| Total | 197 |
| Girls/Boys | 106/91 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.8%/46.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 85 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/04/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 15/01/2015 | Good |
| 05/10/2011 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 09/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/10/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 104.0 |
| Maths | 100.0 |
| Reading Progress | -1.6 |
| Writing Progress | -0.1 |
| Maths Progress | -4.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 104.0 |
| Maths | 104.0 |
| Reading Progress | -1.8 |
| Writing Progress | -1.0 |
| Maths Progress | -1.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -0.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.0 |
| Maths Progress | 0.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 87 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 14% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| not applicable | 45% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 66% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 45% |
| no | 55% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Wychall Primary School
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Middle Field Road, , B31 3EH
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wychall Lane, , B38 8AP
West Heath Primary School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rednal Road, , B38 8HU