Fairisle Junior School
Southampton, SO16 8BY · Southampton · primary school
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10th of 45 primary schools in Southampton we can score, 55 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 — 8.6/10 against 1,495 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fairisle Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% 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 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 375 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Fairisle Junior School
Overview
Fairisle Junior School continues to be a good school, characterised by an inclusive ethos where leaders and staff “know and care for every pupil well.” The report highlights that pupils exhibit “impeccable” behaviour and possess “strong and positive attitudes to their learning,” rising to the challenges set by adults who maintain high expectations.
Strengths
- Leaders have successfully prioritised reading, implementing a phonics programme that ensures struggling pupils receive necessary support and are “catching up with their peers.”
- The mathematics curriculum is “well-designed,” enabling pupils to “practise and secure key mathematical concepts quickly.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “effective support,” particularly in reading and mathematics, allowing them to keep up with classwork.
- Staff follow the behaviour policy consistently, resulting in calm classrooms where pupils “concentrate, listen and respond well.”
- Pupils develop into “responsible citizens” with a strong understanding of equality, discrimination, and online safety.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that recent changes to foundation subjects are fully implemented so that “content in all subjects is well sequenced.”
- Tasks require appropriate adaptation to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND, to eliminate gaps in subject knowledge and skills.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to recognise concerns and a team that acts “promptly” and is “persistent and tenacious” in securing support for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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