E-ACT Fairlawn Primary School
Fairlawn Road, Montpelier, BS6 5JLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
E-ACT Fairlawn Primary School is a primary school in Montpelier for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. It ranks 31st of 90 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 April 2018, report published 5 June 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 October 2023
Fairlawn Primary is a welcoming school, which lies at the heart of the local community. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. The school values, which include respect, responsibility and resilience, underpin these positive relationships. Staff have high expectations. Pupils understand why these are important. They attend well and value opportunities to share their learning with others. Pupils are inquisitive about the world around them. They benefit from opportunities within the classroom and beyond. Pupils behave well and are proud of the recognition they receive for making good choices about their work or behaviour. The school has a culture of reflection and kindness. As a result, bullying is rare. When it does occur, pupils know staff will sort it out. Pupils are safe in school. If they are worried, pupils have a trusted adult to whom they can talk. Pupils participate in opportunities that nurture their talents and interests. The school provides a wealth of clubs and activities, such as sewing, coding and drama. Pupils develop confidence and responsibility through taking on leadership roles. For instance, the 'Eco-greening council' cares for the school environment, turning off lights and recycling, for example.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the way in which the curriculum is taught does not support pupils to learn the key concepts and ideas that will help them later. As a result, pupils do not develop a secure understanding of important knowledge. The school needs to ensure that teaching supports pupils to build their subject knowledge successfully over time.
- In some subjects, the school's approach to assessment is not fully developed. This means that teachers do not form an accurate picture of how successfully pupils have learned the curriculum. The school needs to ensure that the use of assessment identifies exactly what it is that pupils know and remember so that subsequent teaching can be adapted accordingly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
308 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near E-ACT Fairlawn Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sefton Park Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Sefton Park Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Werburgh's Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Cabot Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Evergreen Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Siobhan Lennox-Brown
- Phone
- 01179553914
- Address
- Fairlawn Road, Montpelier, BS6 5JL
- Local authority
- Bristol
- URN
- 140269
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.