Fairford Church of England Primary School

Fairford Church of England Primary School has effectively maintained the high standards set during its previous inspection, continuing to be an outstanding institution. The school fosters a strong sense of belonging among pupils, leading to high attendance and excellent behavior. The thoughtfully planned curriculum promotes respect for the environment and equips pupils with essential life skills through engaging activities. Pupils' progress is remarkable, especially those with special educational needs and disabilities, supported by highly skilled staff who encourage independence alongside inclusivity. The school's positive learning environment is enriched by innovative practices such as 'forest bathing' and integration of nutrition education within the curriculum. Holistic approaches to education complement academic learning, enhancing pupils' character development. While the inspectors noted the school's continued success, this ungraded inspection serves as a point to ensure the school remains on track for future evaluations, particularly as it navigates the transition from traditional grading to a focus on quality assurance without grades.

Strengths

• Pupils show high levels of pride and engagement in their school.
• The curriculum is highly ambitious and well-structured.
• Excellent progress for all pupils, including those with SEND.
• Staff training effectively supports teacher development.
• A positive and nurturing learning environment is cultivated.
• Pupils are well-prepared for future challenges and life skills.
• Engaging practices enhance learning, such as cooking and community involvement.

Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover). Places: Department for Education, School capacity, from local authorities' annual survey as at 1 May. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024–25); the survey was not run in 2020. Places include sixth form places. Forecasts are the local authority's own for the school's planning area, an area it uses to plan places that is not the school's catchment area. The forecast starts from a head count in 2025; the dashed line is the Department's estimate of places in that area, including those the authority has firm plans for. Planned places are cumulative, and only those with firm plans are counted.

In 2024–25 pupils at Fairford Church of England Primary School attended 95.7% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 8.9% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 3.8% of pupils at Fairford Church of England Primary School were suspended at least once (nationally 1.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Fairford Church of England Primary School had 21.0 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 11.4% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 15.7%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26, 11.4% of pupils at Fairford Church of England Primary School were on SEN support (nationally 15.4%) and 3.4% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 4.1%).

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded primary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Fairford Church of England Primary School received £8,643 and spent £8,681 for each of its 298 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £100,000 (£336 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Fairford Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Fairford Church of England Primary School is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2024.

When was Fairford Church of England Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?

Fairford Church of England Primary School was last inspected in December 2024.

How many pupils does Fairford Church of England Primary School have?

Fairford Church of England Primary School has 298 pupils on roll.

What age range does Fairford Church of England Primary School cover?

Fairford Church of England Primary School for pupils aged 2 to 11.

What are Fairford Church of England Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Fairford Church of England Primary School?

Fairford Church of England Primary School is at The Park, Leafield Road, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4JQ.