Fairways Primary School

URN: 114841 • Leigh-on-Sea SS9 4QW

Overview

Name
Fairways Primary School
URN
114841
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lee Pinchback (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01702525693
Website
Visit
Address
The Fairway, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 4QW

Summary

Fairways Primary School is a community school located in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, catering to a mixed-gender population of 412 pupils. Established in 1985 through the merger of infant and junior schools, Fairways has a two-form entry system, with most classes accommodating around 30 students. The school is committed to fostering an environment of respect, responsibility, and perseverance, which are central to its ethos.

The school features extensive grounds with well-maintained facilities, including two halls, a library, a computer suite, and various sports amenities. It also hosts a Speech and Language Resource Base, ensuring that all children, including those with specific needs, are fully integrated into school life. Fairways emphasizes the importance of tracking student progress and maintaining high standards of behaviour through a robust Behaviour Policy.

Community involvement is a key aspect of Fairways, with strong ties to local institutions and a dedicated parent group, Friends of Fairways, that supports fundraising and social events. The school prides itself on providing a stimulating learning environment that nurtures a lifelong passion for education.

Key details

LA
Southend-on-Sea
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
412
Boys
224
Girls
188
FSM %
18.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 412 224 188 420 18.70
2024-09-11 413 217 196 420 17.40
2023-09-11 418 215 203 420 16.70
2022-09-11 418 215 203 420 16.70
2021-09-11 413 215 198 420 14.30
2020-09-11 425 227 198 420 8.50

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