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Fairlawn Primary School
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Fairlawn Primary School
- Primary
- Lewisham SE23 3SB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers embed reading, writing and communication well across the curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy a wide and rich curriculum which extends beyond the school day.
Foundational Skills: Phonics scheme improves reading fluency and enjoyment
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious, exciting and accessible to all pupils
Areas Needing Improvement: The teaching of mathematics is inconsistent and needs improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment of understanding in foundation subjects needs work
Support for Falling Behind: Timely interventions are provided to pupils who start to fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is excellent in lessons and at lunchtimes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong achievements due to structured curriculum and effective phonics
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help consistently available for pupils needing catch up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' positive attitudes, respectful and well-behaved
Performance in Maths & Reading: Disadvantaged pupils have been significantly below the national average over the past two years in mathematics.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported well by adults who receive specialist training.
Support for SEND Pupils: Identified quickly and supported effectively, achieving well
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with swiftly by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is outstanding.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; dealt effectively through Reflection Zone
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Well-being and welfare are priorities, supported by PSHE
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly value the quality and breadth of education provided for their child.
Parental Involvement: Parents are given ideas to support their children at home and praise the excellent communication provided by the school.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides breakfast and after-school clubs as well as a wide range of extra activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Activities are planned within the classroom and outdoor spaces to develop children鈥檚 learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and teachers are motivated and trusted to innovate.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' questioning and feedback effectively improve pupils鈥� critical thinking skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers plan lessons consistently and are committed to whole-school initiatives.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The use of effective questioning is not consistent across all subjects, leading to limited progress for some pupils.
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Fairlawn Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 408 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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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Fairlawn Primary School is a dynamic, jovial, and joyful institution where every member of our community is respected for who they are as people and feels safe. Encourage all students by creating opportunities that are fun and inspiring to learn. Friendship: We encourage the kids to be kind, show gratitude, and grow in trust.: We encourage the kids to be kind, show gratitude, and grow in trust. Choosing wisely and taking into account one's place in a constantly changing world are skills that critical thinking equips kids with. Empathy: We serve as role models for the value of being thoughtful, introspective, and understanding. Our dedication to listening to one another and creating opportunities for each voice to be heard is at the core of everything we do.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.8 | - | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 105 | 102 | 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 | 64% | 59.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 5.98% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 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 | 105 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 69% 9 | 60.69% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 7 | 8.67% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 105 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 92 | 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 | 78% 11 | 60.62% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 3 | 9.86% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 67% | 57.43% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 7.7% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fairlawn Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1