Thomas Fairchild Community School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Forston Street Hoxton London N1 7HA |
| Phone | 02072539469 |
| Reference Number | 100243 |
Thomas Fairchild Community School has made significant progress since its last inspection, moving from a previous rating of Requires Improvement to Good. The school prides itself on creating a safe and stimulating environment where pupils feel proud and motivated to learn. The early years provision is particularly strong, enabling young children to thrive both academically and socially. Furthermore, school leaders have strategically designed a broad curriculum that encompasses key knowledge and skills, promoting high standards and a supportive setting for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 220 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.09%
Girls: 50.91% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 73% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 51.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| 3 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| 4 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| 5 | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| 6 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 24.5% |
| White, Other | 10.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.9% |
| White, British | 5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5% |
| White & Black (African) | 5% |
| Caribbean | 4.5% |
| Asian, Other | 4.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 20 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong early years provision that fosters academic and social growth.
- Ambitious curriculum designed for all pupils, promoting key knowledge and skills.
- Motivated pupils who take part in improving school life.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the same knowledge as peers.
- Consistent application of behaviour policies creating a calm learning environment.
- A range of extracurricular activities enriching the pupils' experience.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on pupils' understanding of learned content may lead to gaps in knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.2 | ||
| Maths | 0.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
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