Fairlawn Primary School
London, SE23 3SB · Lewisham · primary school
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14th of 63 primary schools in Lewisham we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.9/10 against 4,083 of them, against 8.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fairlawn Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a Forest School, a breakfast club, and an after-school club. Sports include football, basketball, swimming, netball, athletics, the Mega Mile, and the London Mini Marathon. Arts provision features a Music Spring Concert, and Year 6 pupils take a residential trip to Dorset.
Getting in
The published school roll is 362 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions?
What Ofsted said about Fairlawn Primary School
Overview
Fairlawn Primary School maintains its ‘good’ overall judgement following this ungraded inspection. The report highlights a ‘distinctive ethos’ where ‘learning and fun go hand in hand’, creating a joyful environment that supports strong pupil achievement. Inspectors noted that the evidence gathered suggests the school might achieve an ‘outstanding’ grade if a full graded inspection were conducted immediately.
Strengths
- The ‘aspirational curriculum’ is carefully structured, using ‘up-to-date research’ to ensure subjects are taught effectively and accessibly for all pupils.
- Early reading is taught ‘most effectively’, with a consistent phonics scheme helping pupils gain ‘fluency, accuracy and enjoyment’.
- Pupils behave ‘especially well’, with a positive culture where bullying is ‘rare’ and staff help pupils ‘regulate their behaviour’.
- Attendance is ‘low and falling year on year’, reflecting the school’s sharp focus on keeping pupils engaged.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘identified quickly and supported effectively’, allowing them to ‘achieve well’.
Areas to improve
- The school needs to ‘develop further the way it assesses pupils’ learning in the foundation subjects’.
- Greater emphasis is required on checking whether pupils have a ‘secure grasp of the ‘big ideas’ of the subject, not just the basic facts’, particularly in history.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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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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