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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Blenheim Primary School (71.0)
- West Leigh Junior School (70.2)
- West Leigh Junior School (69.9)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (65.6)
- Leigh North Street Primary School (65.6)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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