Fairlands Middle School
URN: 123888 • Cheddar BS27 3PG
Overview
- Name
- Fairlands Middle School
- URN
- 123888
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stefan McHale (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Masons Way, Cheddar BS27 3PG
Summary
Fairlands Middle School, located in Cheddar, Somerset, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 483 pupils, with a capacity of 508. The school is part of the Wessex Learning Trust and is committed to providing a nurturing environment that supports the individual growth of each student. With a focus on high-quality adaptive teaching and strong pastoral systems, Fairlands aims to prepare pupils for future success.
The school values inclusivity and is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its students. This includes a partnership with Somerset County Council to enhance support for learners with additional needs, featuring a specialist teacher and a new classroom designed to help these pupils thrive. Fairlands promotes a culture of ambition, encouraging every child to achieve their best through a broad and balanced curriculum that includes specialist teaching in science, technology, and art.
Set in the scenic Cheddar valley, Fairlands Middle School fosters a strong sense of community and encourages parental involvement. The school invites prospective families to tour the facilities and engage with staff and students, highlighting its commitment to building positive relationships and a supportive learning environment.
The school values inclusivity and is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its students. This includes a partnership with Somerset County Council to enhance support for learners with additional needs, featuring a specialist teacher and a new classroom designed to help these pupils thrive. Fairlands promotes a culture of ambition, encouraging every child to achieve their best through a broad and balanced curriculum that includes specialist teaching in science, technology, and art.
Set in the scenic Cheddar valley, Fairlands Middle School fosters a strong sense of community and encourages parental involvement. The school invites prospective families to tour the facilities and engage with staff and students, highlighting its commitment to building positive relationships and a supportive learning environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Fairlands Middle School (40.9)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 483 | 247 | 236 | 508 | 7.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 483 | 247 | 236 | 508 | 7.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 483 | 247 | 236 | 508 | 7.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 483 | 247 | 236 | 508 | 7.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 483 | 247 | 236 | 508 | 7.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 483 | 247 | 236 | 508 | 7.70 |
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