Fairlands Middle School
URN: 147825 • Cheddar BS27 3PG
Overview
- Name
- Fairlands Middle School
- URN
- 147825
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Bennett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01934743186
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Masons Way, Cheddar BS27 3PG
Summary
Fairlands Middle School, located in Cheddar, Somerset, is a mixed academy converter catering to 411 pupils, with a capacity of 508. The school is part of the Wessex Learning Trust and is committed to fostering a caring and inclusive environment that prioritises the individual needs of each student. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its core values, represented as the Fairlands ABC: Ambition, Belonging, and Community, which guide the educational experience.
The curriculum at Fairlands is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, with a strong emphasis on personal and social development. The school offers specialist teaching in areas such as science, technology, and art, alongside extensive sports facilities. Additionally, Fairlands is dedicated to supporting students with special educational needs, featuring a specialist teacher and dedicated resources to ensure all learners make good progress.
Situated in the picturesque Cheddar valley, Fairlands Middle School values its role within the community and encourages parental involvement. The school invites prospective parents to visit and experience the vibrant learning environment, highlighting its commitment to nurturing young minds for future success.
The curriculum at Fairlands is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, with a strong emphasis on personal and social development. The school offers specialist teaching in areas such as science, technology, and art, alongside extensive sports facilities. Additionally, Fairlands is dedicated to supporting students with special educational needs, featuring a specialist teacher and dedicated resources to ensure all learners make good progress.
Situated in the picturesque Cheddar valley, Fairlands Middle School values its role within the community and encourages parental involvement. The school invites prospective parents to visit and experience the vibrant learning environment, highlighting its commitment to nurturing young minds for future success.
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Nearby alternatives
- Fairlands Middle School (68.3)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 508
- Pupils
- 411
- Boys
- 220
- Girls
- 191
- FSM %
- 15.60
- Open date
- 2020-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 411 | 220 | 191 | 508 | 15.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 434 | 224 | 210 | 508 | 12.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 493 | 251 | 242 | 508 | 10.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 493 | 251 | 242 | 508 | 10.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 508 | 256 | 252 | 508 | 9.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 508 |
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