Fairlands Primary School
Stevenage, SG1 3JA · Hertfordshire · primary school
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138th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 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 — 5.3/10 against 1,785 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 91 | 35% | 3.19 |
| 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.
Fairlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 655 pupils against a stated capacity of 720. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect the current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Fairlands Primary School
Overview
Fairlands Primary School is described as a "calm, welcoming" environment where pupils "thrive" and feel safe. The report highlights a "highly inclusive culture" with strong leadership, effective teaching, and a curriculum that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs, access ambitious learning.
Strengths
- Leaders have built a "stable, knowledgeable school team" rooted in "shared values" and a "culture of trust and respect."
- The curriculum is "established and taught consistently well," with clear instructions and adaptations that "remove pupils’ barriers without lowering expectations."
- Attendance has "improved steadily" due to leaders being "relentlessly focused" on removing barriers and working closely with families.
- The school is "rightly proud of its inclusive practice," with staff who "never give up on a child" and provide tailored support for SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
- Personal development is supported by a "coherent, ambitious programme" and a "purposeful and inclusive" enrichment offer that widens pupils’ horizons.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "strengthen opportunities to engage children in high-quality interactions during independent learning times in the early years."
- Leaders should "closely analyse and act upon performance outcomes of vulnerable groups of pupils, so that these pupils achieve at a higher level."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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