The Park, Leafield Road, Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4JQ
10 reasons to choose Fairford Church of England Primary School
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Fairford Church of England Primary School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 73. It is one of the best state primary schools in Fairford and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
School fundamentals
Fairford Church of England Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 2 and 11 years. It is a Church of England voluntary controlled faith school. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2019) inspection.
Average class size
Fairford Church of England Primary School has nine classes from Reception, some mixed-age, and an average class size of 29 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Fairford Church of England Primary School ranks in the top 3% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 8% of schools.
The Fairford Church of England Primary School curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, French. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip in Year 6. Eco Schools Green Flag accreditation.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for sport.
Sport at Fairford Church of England Primary School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Fairford Church of England Primary School
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 7.45am to 6.00pm.
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