Fairley House School
URN: 101173 • SW1P 4AU
Overview
- Name
- Fairley House School
- URN
- 101173
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael TAYLOR (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02079765456
- Website
- Visit Fairley House School website
- Address
-
30 Causton Street, SW1P 4AU
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Summary
Fairley House School, located in Westminster, is an independent special school catering to children with specific learning differences (SpLD), including dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. Established in 1982 as the UK's first dyslexia school, Fairley House has a strong commitment to transforming the educational experiences of its 219 pupils, providing tailored support across Key Stages 1 to 4, including a bespoke GCSE programme.
The school employs a transdisciplinary approach, where specialist teachers and therapists collaborate to address the unique needs of each student. With a high staff-to-pupil ratio, Fairley House focuses on building confidence, self-esteem, and communication skills, ensuring that students feel supported and empowered in their learning journey. The in-house Assessment Centre further enhances this by offering comprehensive evaluations to inform tailored educational strategies.
Fairley House also engages in outreach and training initiatives, sharing best practices with other institutions to improve support for children with special educational needs. The school aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for a fulfilling and independent future.
The school employs a transdisciplinary approach, where specialist teachers and therapists collaborate to address the unique needs of each student. With a high staff-to-pupil ratio, Fairley House focuses on building confidence, self-esteem, and communication skills, ensuring that students feel supported and empowered in their learning journey. The in-house Assessment Centre further enhances this by offering comprehensive evaluations to inform tailored educational strategies.
Fairley House also engages in outreach and training initiatives, sharing best practices with other institutions to improve support for children with special educational needs. The school aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for a fulfilling and independent future.
Useful links
- Governance & Governors (governance)
- SEN Hub (sen)
- Sensory Processing (sen)
- Senior Management Team and Staff List (sen)
- Future Events (calendar)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Key Info (other)
- Prospectus & Inspection Reports (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Halcyon London International School (66.3)
- L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire (66.0)
- Connaught House School (55.7)
- St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School (55.4)
- Unity Girls High School (55.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westminster
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 250
- Pupils
- 219
- Boys
- 136
- Girls
- 83
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1982-05-13
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 219 | 136 | 83 | 250 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 212 | 131 | 81 | 250 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 182 | 119 | 63 | 220 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 182 | 119 | 63 | 220 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 184 | 123 | 61 | 220 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 194 | 131 | 63 | 220 | 0.00 |
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