Fairholme Primary School

About Fairholme Primary School

Fairholme Primary School is a good school. Our school motto is “We believe we can achieve” - we believe that every child has the ability to achieve and the right to a broad and balanced curriculum.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Gemma Harris

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 44 responses • 10.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

90.9% positive 9.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

86.4% positive 11.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

88.6% positive 11.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

72.8% positive 9.1% negative

My child does well at this school

88.6% positive 11.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 44 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

18.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

47.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily M Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School and Friendly Staff!"

I'm so grateful to have found Fairholme Primary School for my daughter. The facilities are excellent, the teachers are supportive and the values they teach are amazing. We especially love the emphasis on kindness and respect - it's just what the world needs more of!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 20, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School with a Great Community"

My little one is loving her time at Fairholme and I'm so impressed with the school's commitment to nurturing and developing their social skills. The headteacher, Mrs Harris, is very approachable and it's clear she's dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive environment. The only thing I'd like to see is more opportunities for parents to get involved.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David J Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2021

4.0

"Great Experience for My Children"

My two kids attended Fairholme and had an amazing time. The class icons were a highlight for them and they loved the pupil premium program. The school's focus on arts and sports was also fantastic. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is that I wish they had more extracurricular activities for older kids.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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