Fairchildes Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 February 2024

Everyone in the school's community plays a part in making this a safe, caring and highly ambitious school. Pupils routinely take on roles of responsibility in the school, including as 'Hallway Heroes' and 'Playground Pals' to help make the school a calm and purposeful place. Staff share the highest ambition for pupils' achievement. The curriculum is meticulously planned and reviewed to ensure that each pupil receives the support they need to succeed. Consequently, pupils get off to a flying start, are very well prepared for their next stage of education and achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum. Enthusiasm for learning in an orderly environment is the standard here. From the early years onwards, pupils' excellent behaviour is underpinned by well-established routines that mean no time is wasted. Pupils listen attentively in lessons and try their best. The school's ambition for pupils' education extends beyond the classroom and includes the school's comprehensive and thoughtful enrichment programme. This captures pupils' imagination, developing their knowledge, skills, talents and interests. Clubs such as steel band, opera, cooking, knitting, chess, street dance and football are just a sample of what is on offer here. Pupils benefit widely from these experiences.

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