Fairview Community Primary School
Gillingham, ME8 0NU · Medway · primary school
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11th of 56 primary schools in Medway we can score, 76 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 the 2,757 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 7.2/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fairview Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir, Cookery Club, Dreamy Drummers, Fairview Alternative Band, Fizz Pop Science, Book Clubs, Irish Dance, and Singing Club. Sports include Football, Tag Rugby, Hockey, Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, Netball, and Cross-Country. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 670 pupils against a stated capacity of 690. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the after-school club? How does the curriculum balance the wide range of clubs with core academic time?
What Ofsted said about Fairview Community Primary School
Overview
Fairview Community Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “very happy” and “feel safe,” supported by “calm, warm interactions” that reflect the school’s values. Leaders have ensured stability and sustained improvement, with governors holding them accountable for the quality of education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully crafted” and “broad and ambitious,” ensuring pupils gain necessary knowledge and skills in a logical order.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve very well,” benefiting from staff’s “high expectations” and “skilful adaptations.”
- Reading is a high priority, with daily phonics sessions and investment in high-quality texts helping most pupils access literature effectively.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning about equality, democracy, and safety through workshops, visits, and residential trips.
- Staff workload and well-being are considered, and the school’s vision motivates staff who are “proud to be part of this forward-looking school.”
Areas to improve
- Support for pupils struggling with early reading does not always address gaps in phonics knowledge “precisely or quickly enough,” limiting their ability to decode texts fluently.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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