Fairlands Middle School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 9-13 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Masons Way Cheddar Somerset BS27 3PG |
| Phone | 01934743186 |
| Reference Number | 147825 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 434 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.61%
Girls: 48.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 47 | 50 | 97 |
| 6 | 57 | 43 | 100 |
| 7 | 56 | 49 | 105 |
| 8 | 64 | 68 | 132 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-10-23 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-24 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-04-08 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2020-01-15 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2015-09-22 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-02-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-05-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-02-28 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2020-01-15 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2015-09-22 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-02-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-05-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-02-28 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. 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. | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 7 | 7 | 3 | 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. | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 17 | 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 | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | 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 | -2.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Name | Distance |
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Hillfield, The Hayes, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3HN |
0.47 miles |
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Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School
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1.39 miles |
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Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
Moorland Street, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2BA |
2.11 miles |
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Shipham Church of England First School
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3.01 miles |
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Weare Academy First School
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3.43 miles |
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St Lawrence's CofE Primary School
School Hill, Westbury-sub-Mendip, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1HL |
3.56 miles |
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Winscombe Primary School
Moorham Road, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1HH |
3.87 miles |
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Burrington Church of England Primary School
Burrington, Bristol, Somerset, BS40 7AD |
3.99 miles |
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Wedmore First School Academy
Blackford Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BS |
4.12 miles |
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Priddy Primary School
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4.19 miles |
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Blagdon Primary School
Bath Road, Blagdon, Bristol, Somerset, BS40 7RW |
4.28 miles |
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Churchill Church of England Primary School
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4.59 miles |
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Sandford Primary School
49 Greenhill Road, Sandford, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 5PA |
4.67 miles |
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Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4ND |
4.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Kings of Wessex Academy
Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ |
0.34 miles |
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Sidcot School
Oakridge Lane, Winscombe, BS25 1PD |
3.41 miles |
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Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Churchill Green, Churchill, Winscombe, Avon, BS25 5QN |
4.56 miles |