Fairway Infant School, Copthorne
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fairway Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3QD |
| Reference Number | 125943 |
Fairway Infant School in Copthorne continues to effectively uphold the standards established in its previous inspection, showcasing a nurturing environment where all pupils feel welcome and valued. The school fosters strong relationships between staff and students, which contributes to a calm and purposeful atmosphere conducive to learning. Expectations are high, and pupils demonstrate positive behaviours and a genuine interest in their education, supported by a well-structured curriculum that builds a strong foundation for learning. Despite its strengths, the school faces challenges in consistently monitoring pupil understanding and attendance rates. While teachers often engage pupils effectively, there are occasions when assessments are not sufficiently precise, causing some students to miss important learning opportunities. Furthermore, while efforts to address attendance issues are ongoing, the rates of absence remain higher than average, indicating that continued focus on this area is necessary for improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 175 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.86%
Girls: 45.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 27 | 57 |
| 2 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| African | 2.3% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 16 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 04 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community ethos that nurtures individual pupil needs
- Warm and trusting relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations and a calm, purposeful learning environment
- Well-designed and sequenced curriculum from Reception to Year 2
- Effective phonics teaching and support for early reading
- Strong provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Positive behaviour culture among pupils
- Rigorous approach to improving attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on pupil understanding by teachers
- Attendance rates remain higher than in similar schools
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 13 | 0 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 22 | 5 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Copthorne CofE Junior School
Church Road, Copthorne Ce Junior School, Copthorne, West Sussex, RH10 3RD |
0.18 miles |
|
Copthorne Preparatory School
Effingham Lane, Crawley, RH10 3HR |
0.96 miles |
|
Forge Wood Primary School
Somerley Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3SW |
1.46 miles |
|
Milton Mount Primary School
Grattons Drive, Pound Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3AG |
1.76 miles |
|
Pound Hill Infant Academy
Crawley Lane, Pound Hill, Pound Hill Infant Academy, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7EB |
1.87 miles |
|
Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley
Crawley Lane, Pound Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7EB |
1.91 miles |
|
Crawley Down Village CofE School
Hophurst Drive, Crawley Down, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4XA |
2.13 miles |
|
Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery
Harvest Road, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7RA |
2.38 miles |
|
Maidenbower Junior School
Harvest Road, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7RA |
2.41 miles |
|
Three Bridges Primary School
Gales Place, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1QG |
2.5 miles |
|
Burstow Primary School
Wheelers Lane, Smallfield, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9PT |
2.5 miles |
|
Turners Hill Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PA |
2.72 miles |
|
Brook Infant School and Nursery
Salterns Road, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7JE |
2.72 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Weald Drive, Furnace Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6NU |
2.89 miles |
|
Northgate Primary School
Green Lane, Northgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 8DX |
2.9 miles |
|
Langshott Primary School
Smallfield Road, Langshott, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9AU |
3.03 miles |
|
Felbridge Primary School
Crawley Down Road, Felbridge, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 2NT |
3.22 miles |
|
Horley Infant School
Lumley Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7JF |
3.26 miles |
|
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery
Loppets Road, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5DP |
3.32 miles |
|
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley
Southgate Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6HD |
3.35 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Burstow Park School
Antlands Lane, Burstow, Surrey, RH6 9TF |
0.7 miles |
|
Aurora Redehall School
Redehall Road, Smallfield, Surrey, RH6 9QA |
1.46 miles |
|
The Gatwick School
23 Gatwick Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9TP |
1.89 miles |
|
Minerva May School
Dovenby Hall, Balcombe Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9UU |
2.12 miles |
|
Serenity School Crawley
Atlantic House, Hazelwick Avenue, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1QQ |
2.14 miles |
|
Hazelwick School
Hazelwick School Close, Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1SX |
2.15 miles |
|
Oriel High School
Matthews Drive, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7XW |
2.69 miles |
|
Oakwood School
Balcombe Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9AE |
2.99 miles |
|
Worth School
Paddockhurst Road, Crawley, RH10 4SD |
3.04 miles |
|
Amberley Court School
County Oak Cottage, 9 Amberley Court, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7XL |
3.09 miles |
|
Manor Green College
Lady Margaret Road, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DX |
3.26 miles |
|
Imberhorne School
Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1QY |
3.7 miles |
|
Thomas Bennett Community College
Ashdown Drive, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5AD |
4 miles |
|
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
St Wilfrid's Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8PG |
4.08 miles |
|
Ifield Community College
Crawley Avenue, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DB |
4.11 miles |
|
Emerald Place Clinic School (EPCS)
Emerald Place, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN |
4.13 miles |
|
Atelier21 Future School
Broadfield Park, Brighton Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9RZ |
4.31 miles |
|
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
Buckswood Drive, Gossops Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8JE |
4.43 miles |
|
Philpots Manor School
[Postcode RH19 4PR], West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4PR |
4.9 miles |