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Fairfields School
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Fairfields School
- Primary
- Northampton NN2 6JN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers adapt learning to meet pupils' needs.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is successfully tailored to meet pupils’ needs, leading to excellent academic and individual progress.
Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum, with phonics used effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum prepares pupils for future learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment system for parents is not yet fully developed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The school ensures excellent progress in both academic potential and individual outcomes.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils receive highly appropriate additional support including therapies.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, have positive attitudes, and engage well in activities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and have highly positive attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusive practice and additional support help maximise pupil outcomes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff ensure pupils' needs are correctly identified and met through high-quality EHC plans.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding ethos, vigilant staff, and effective reporting systems ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are fully trained in safeguarding; concerns are dealt with quickly and effectively.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents and carers are extremely positive about the school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and receive necessary training to improve practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Very effective training and additional support contribute to excellent pupil progress.
Teacher Engagement: Staff work well as a team and value training.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations and effective teaching allow pupils to thrive.
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About Us
Fairfields School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 124 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.44% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.1 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 58.3% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.01% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.8 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.81% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.2 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 52.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.76% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fairfields School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1