Fairways Primary School
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4QW · Southend-on-Sea · primary school
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11th of 27 primary schools in Southend-on-Sea we can score, 33 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 — 6.4/10 against 3,438 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fairways Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 407 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 expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving into Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Fairways Primary School
Overview
Fairways Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "kind, loving and calm" environment where pupils "flourish in their learning and in their relationships." The inspection confirms that pupils are happy, safe, and make good progress, supported by effective leadership and a broad curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are "respectful and accepting of each other’s differences," with bullying being "extremely rare."
- Leaders have developed an "aspirational and broad curriculum" with a strong focus on reading, creating a culture where pupils "love reading and books."
- Teachers use effective routines to help pupils remember previous learning, ensuring "learning is rarely interrupted by poor behaviour."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "supported effectively to achieve well" and make "strong progress."
- Governors understand school priorities and support leaders in "managing the workload of staff."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not yet been clear about the "precise knowledge, and vocabulary, that pupils need to learn."
- Teachers lack clear guidance on which aspects of learning are most important to assess in these subjects, meaning pupils "do not recall their learning as well."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders training staff well, recording concerns quickly, and working with agencies to ensure pupils are kept safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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