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Fairisle Junior School
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Fairisle Junior School
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- Southampton SO16 8BY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading comprehension skills is a strength of the school.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced; pupils enjoy learning in a range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure mathematics teaching is consistently effective and provide more challenge for the most able pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils are making strong progress in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN/disabilities achieve well due to effective support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is good; they are friendly, courteous, and engage well in lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: The special educational needs funding is used effectively; pupils' needs are well met, and they make strong progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has an impressively nurturing culture; pupils say bullying is almost non-existent and they feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding records are high quality, and staff are well-trained. Pupils’ personal development and welfare are outstanding.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers praise the school and are confident their children are taught effectively and nurtured well.
Parental Involvement: The school provides training sessions for parents and actively involves them in the school community.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enthusiastically participate in a wide range of after-school clubs and activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils participate in an extensive range of sport; the school has been nominated for School of the Year – Sport.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high; teachers appreciate professional development opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching ensures pupils make strong progress across the curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders effectively monitor teaching quality and provide necessary support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers need further training in mathematical reasoning skills and terminology.
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About Us
Fairisle Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 403 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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On behalf of the Governing Body, I'm thrilled to be able to extend a warm welcome to you at Fairisle Junior School. With a headteacher that is passionate and committed, this school is exciting. Regardless of their cultural heritage, academic prowess, or history, every single child that attends the school is very important to each and every one of us. The goal of the school is to bring out the best in each student and to make their time at the institution joyful and fulfilling so that, in the future, they will have the greatest possible recollections of their time at Fairisle Junior School. The Governing Body strongly supports the Headteacher in his efforts to raise standards across the board by continuously reviewing teaching and learning at the school as well as the general level of behaviour of the students (which is normally exceptional). I'm hoping to be able to greet you and keep the website updated with changes to the school as they happen. Please stop by the school in the interim and make plans to view the facilities with the headteacher. Please do not hesitate to contact me through the school if you have any questions or comments.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 25.8 | 24.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 106 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 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 | 71% | 51.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.29% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 105 5 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 7 | 95 | 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 | 53% 35 | 59.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 8.98% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 110 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 3 | 95 | 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 | 88% 5 | 59.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 1 | 6.98% | 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 | 5.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 6.1 | Well Above 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 | 108 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 94 | 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 | 83% | 55.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.91% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | Above 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fairisle Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1