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
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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.

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Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
9 - 13
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
508
Pupils
483
Boys
247
Girls
236
FSM %
7.70
Open date
Close date
2020-03-31
Last Ofsted
2020-01-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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