Fairway Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Muirfield Gardens Kings Norton Birmingham West Midlands B38 8XQ |
| Phone | 01214643200 |
| Reference Number | 139484 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.46%
Girls: 48.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 5 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.4% |
| African | 2.9% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-09 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-09 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-02-05 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-01-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-04-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2011-10-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-01-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-12-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-07-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-02-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-11-09 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-04-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-10-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-01-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-12-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-07-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-02-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-11-09 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-04-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 100 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -1.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -4.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
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Wychall Primary School
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0.34 miles |
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West Heath Primary School
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West Heath Nursery School
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0.69 miles |
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Kings Norton Nursery School
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0.74 miles |
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Hawkesley Church Primary Academy
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0.81 miles |
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Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
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0.84 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
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0.92 miles |
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School
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0.94 miles |
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St Laurence Church Junior School
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1.01 miles |
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St Laurence Church Infant School
Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2DJ |
1.01 miles |
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Turves Green Primary School
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1.03 miles |
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Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy
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1.28 miles |
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St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
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1.35 miles |
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Broadmeadow Junior School
Monyhull Hall Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3QJ |
1.35 miles |
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Broadmeadow Infant School
Monyhull Hall Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3QJ |
1.35 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Selly Oak Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1HN |
1.35 miles |
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Cofton Primary School
Wootton Road, West Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4ST |
1.36 miles |
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St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Frankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 5AB |
1.38 miles |
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Cotteridge Primary School
Breedon Road, Cotteridge, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 2HT |
1.4 miles |
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Bellfield Infant School (NC)
Vineyard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1PT |
1.42 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8AP |
0.41 miles |
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Ark Kings Academy
Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9DE |
0.75 miles |
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New Ways School
300 Redhill road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9EL |
0.81 miles |
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King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
Northfield Road, King's Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1DY |
0.92 miles |
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King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BP |
0.94 miles |
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Turves Green Boys' School
Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BS |
1.08 miles |
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Kings Norton Girls' School
Selly Oak Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1HW |
1.26 miles |
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Bournville School
Hay Green Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1SH |
1.42 miles |
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Victoria School
Bell Hill, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1LD |
1.5 miles |
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Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
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1.65 miles |
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Lindsworth School
Monyhull Hall Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3QA |
1.77 miles |
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Fircroft College of Adult Education
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2.01 miles |
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Selly Oak Trust School
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2.17 miles |
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E-ACT Shenley Academy
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2.2 miles |
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The University of Birmingham School
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2.23 miles |
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Colmers School and Sixth Form College
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2.46 miles |
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Selly Park Girls' School
5 Selly Park Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 7PH |
2.53 miles |
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King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7QJ |
2.63 miles |
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King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7QJ |
2.63 miles |
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King Edward VI Five Ways School
Scotland Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 4BT |
2.95 miles |