Fairhouse Community Primary School
Basildon, SS14 1QP · Essex · primary school
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194th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 1,808 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fairhouse Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, a homework club, and swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 396 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the breakfast club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Fairhouse Community Primary School
Overview
Fairhouse Community Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a friendly and respectful environment where pupils enjoy their time. Leaders have established a well-sequenced curriculum with clear expectations, ensuring that most pupils behave sensibly and engage confidently in their learning. The school fosters strong community spirit through initiatives like ‘Friendship Fridays’ and a wide range of clubs and trips.
Strengths
- Pupils experience a "friendly welcome" and maintain "respectful relationships," with older children actively helping younger ones.
- Teachers introduce new ideas clearly and provide necessary support, allowing pupils to "become confident with their learning."
- Early reading teaching is "clear, systematic and effective," with books well matched to pupils’ abilities and prompt support for those needing revision.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "carefully planned support" and mostly work alongside their peers.
- Staff feel valued and included, appreciating leaders’ consideration for their well-being and the collaborative team culture.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should provide training so that vocabulary is taught consistently across the curriculum, as current inconsistencies hinder reading comprehension.
- Effective assessment strategies must be implemented in all subjects to ensure checks on key learning are precise and inform next steps, preventing gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to spot concerns and leaders acting quickly to secure help from external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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