Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

About Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

We are a Church of England school for children aged between 4 and 11, situated in the beautiful Broadland village of South Walsham. Our aim is to provide a variety of learning experiences for all our young people.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs S Lake NPQH

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 51 responses • 51.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

86.2% positive 13.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

92.1% positive 7.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

80.4% positive 15.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

80.4% positive 13.8% negative

My child does well at this school

88.2% positive 7.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 51 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

4.5

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

35.0%

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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Liam D

Parent Apr 15, 2023

4.0

"Excellent Christian Values and Education"

My child attended Fairhaven Primary School and had a wonderful experience. The Christian ethos is palpable, and the staff embody the school's values of belief, friendship, diversity, and achievement. The curriculum is engaging, and the teachers are passionate about teaching. We were happy to see our child grow and develop into a confident individual.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Ava T

Parent Dec 20, 2022

3.0

"Good but Room for Improvement"

We're generally happy with Fairhaven Primary School. Our child enjoys the play-based learning and the variety of activities offered. However, we've experienced some communication issues with the teachers, and the school's approach to behavior management could be more consistent. We hope to see some improvements in these areas. Overall, it's a good school with potential.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily C

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic School Experience So Far!"

I'm so impressed with Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. My child is thriving in a supportive and diverse environment that aligns with our values. The staff are approachable and genuinely care about the children's well-being. I feel confident in the school's ability to provide a well-rounded education. We're delighted to be a part of the Fairhaven community!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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