Fairfield Park Lower School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dickens Boulevard Fairfield Park Hertfordshire SG5 4FD |
| Reference Number | 135021 |
Fairfield Park Lower School has been rated as 'Good' overall, with notable strengths in behaviour and attitudes, and personal development, both of which received 'Outstanding' ratings. This is the first routine inspection since the school expanded and transitioned to operating over two sites. The previous inspection twelve years ago judged the school as 'Outstanding'. The school now effectively supports an increasing number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive the necessary support to meet their specific needs. Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect, enjoy their learning, and engage positively in a broad curriculum that includes various extracurricular opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 516 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.55%
Girls: 48.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 40 | 88 |
| 2 | 55 | 34 | 89 |
| 3 | 36 | 53 | 89 |
| 4 | 43 | 47 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.8% |
| White & Asian | 4.7% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Indian | 4.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 20 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Strong personal development and celebration of diversity
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Pupils receive regular feedback on their learning
- High levels of mutual respect among pupils
- Strong emphasis on personal and character development
- Good start to school life for Nursery children
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent clarity of feedback on how to improve understanding, particularly in writing
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 42 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 42 | 15 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Stonehill School
Western Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4SZ |
0.55 miles |
|
Northfields Infants and Nursery School
Burley, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4PT |
0.95 miles |
|
The Grange Academy
Sparhawke, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4PY |
1 miles |
|
Gothic Mede Academy
High Street, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6SL |
1.11 miles |
|
Roecroft Lower School
Buttercup Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 4PF |
1.15 miles |
|
Wilbury Junior School
Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4DU |
1.19 miles |
|
Icknield Infant and Nursery School
Archers Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4UN |
1.32 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
Rook Tree Lane, Stotfold, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 4DL |
1.56 miles |
|
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
Norton Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 1AG |
1.66 miles |
|
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery
Ridge Avenue, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 1QE |
1.8 miles |
|
Pixmore Junior School
Rushby Mead, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 1RS |
2 miles |
|
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QB |
2.01 miles |
|
Ickleford Primary School
Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TG |
2.32 miles |
|
Derwent Primary School
Hitchin Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA |
2.33 miles |
|
Garden City Academy
Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JZ |
2.4 miles |
|
Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy
Pryor Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2PT |
2.54 miles |
|
St Mary's Infants' School
St Mary's Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6HY |
2.56 miles |
|
St Mary's Junior Mixed School
St Mary's Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6HY |
2.58 miles |
|
Lordship Farm Primary School
Fouracres, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3UF |
2.62 miles |
|
Weston Way Nursery School
Weston Way, Baldock, SG7 6HD |
2.7 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Etonbury Academy
Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS |
1.42 miles |
|
Pix Brook Academy
Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HB |
1.45 miles |
|
Fearnhill School
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA |
1.56 miles |
|
St Francis College
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ |
1.9 miles |
|
The Highfield School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA |
2.09 miles |
|
St Christopher School
Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ |
2.29 miles |
|
Brandles School
Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY |
2.48 miles |
|
The Knights Templar School
Park Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6DZ |
2.49 miles |
|
Henlow Church of England Academy
Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN |
2.77 miles |
|
The Priory School
Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR |
2.96 miles |
|
Hitchin Boys' School
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB |
3.57 miles |
|
Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS |
3.66 miles |
|
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS |
4.03 miles |
|
Kingshott School
Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 7JX |
4.22 miles |