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Fairlight Primary School
- Primary
- Brighton and Hove BN2 3AJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils' phonics skills have improved greatly in the last two years.
Success of the Curriculum: Teaching of mathematics has shown promising progress through additional training and resources.
Foundational Skills: Reading is taught exceptionally well with phonics starting early.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad, ambitious, and logically sequenced curriculum from Nursery to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further training and resources needed for key staff to improve phonics teaching consistency.
Areas Needing Improvement: A proportion of pupils do not meet end of key stage 1 expectations.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ progress in mathematics improved with additional focus on reasoning skills and resources.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff ensure vulnerable groups are supported well and challenged to do their best, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons, engage positively, and attend activities and trips.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By end of Year 6, pupils achieve well, catching up from lower starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Identified quickly, receive expert support through a well-designed curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well, focus intently on their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: High expectations for pupils with SEND, many from disadvantaged backgrounds, showing good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: School adapts teaching highly effectively for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Arrangements to safeguard pupils are effective; strong culture of safeguarding, staff are well-trained and responsive.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe, and issues are dealt with quickly by caring staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn how to play safely and are taught internet safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Warm, nurturing environment prioritizing pupil welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive, noting improvements in the school environment and inclusive ethos.
Extracurricular Activities: Older pupils enjoy extra activities and trips, contributing to improved engagement.
Extracurricular Activities: School clubs, early morning dance sessions, and arts events invigorate pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are knowledgeable with additional expertise, maintaining high expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective support and challenging tasks leading to good progress in mathematics and other subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' questioning skills and consistent progress checks improve learning outcomes.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use assessment skillfully, ensuring understanding and addressing misconceptions.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers help students make excellent progress through pre-teaching and discussion.
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Fairlight Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 338 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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Welcome to our website and school, I would like to say. I hope this report will keep you updated about what is happening at Fairlight Primary and Nursery School, as well as inspire you with our future plans and accomplishments. Please browse the many fascinating areas on our website that provide a general overview of the institution. I am incredibly proud of everything our students, faculty, and family have accomplished. To understand why, check at our school performance data and the OFSTED report. Naturally, we are constantly looking for methods to advance, and our School Improvement Plan outlines our goals in this regard. Visit the school to learn more about Fairlight in the best possible way. If you want to come see for yourself, please get in touch with the school office.
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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-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | 25.8 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 100 |
| 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 | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 101 | 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 | 52% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.47% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above 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 | 103 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 97 | 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 | 52% 4 | 61.77% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 8 | 8.86% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 101 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 101 | 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 | 56% 4 | 64.67% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 2 | 7.6% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -3 | 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 | 102 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 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 | 52% | 59.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.6% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fairlight Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1