Fairfields Primary School and Nursery
Rosedale Way, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 6JGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fairfields Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Waltham Cross for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 6th of 16 primary schools in Waltham Cross. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 June 2013, report published 12 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
Pupils at Fairfields are warm and welcoming. They are respectful and show this through their good manners and mature attitudes. Pupils are proud of their school. They talk enthusiastically about their learning across a range of subjects and achieve well. Pupils learn a broad and rich curriculum. They like all the trips and visitors that leaders organise. This helps to deepen pupils' understanding of the subjects they learn in school. Pupils enjoy taking part in a variety of after-school clubs that allow them to follow and develop their interests. Pupils respond well to the consistently high expectations that all staff have. In lessons, they listen carefully to teachers and each other. Pupils work hard and have positive attitudes toward learning. They develop resilience. Pupils understand that it is good to make mistakes as this can help you learn more. Pupils understand the school motto to be 'PROUD'. They like the rewards they can earn for being good role models. In the playground, pupils enjoy sports and if there are any disagreements, they know that staff will help to solve them. Bullying is rare. As a result, pupils feel safe and happy.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, some teachers do not have secure and consistent subject knowledge. This means that in lessons, teachers are not able to build up knowledge effectively from pupils' previous learning, and pupils miss some essential knowledge. Leaders need to ensure that all teachers have secure and consistent subject knowledge to teach the planned curriculum effectively in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
467 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Fairfields Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamstead End School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oakview Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Bonneygrove Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Giovanni Gaidoni
- Phone
- 01992633195
- Address
- Rosedale Way, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 6JG
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117334
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.