Fairfields Primary School
Council Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3DHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fairfields Primary School is a primary school in Basingstoke for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 22nd of 27 primary schools in Basingstoke. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 November 2022, report published 31 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 November 2022
The school's core values of 'love, honesty, celebration and respect' underpin everything pupils experience at this community school. Pupils and staff are friendly and welcoming, creating an inclusive culture throughout the school. One pupil explained, reflecting the views of many, 'We are a big community where everyone welcomes you into one family.' Pupils have many opportunities for developing their leadership skills. This includes important roles such as being 'young interpreters', 'environmental Wombles' and anti-bullying ambassadors. Pupils are keen to talk about their school and share what they learn through these positive experiences. They are proud of the additional opportunities they are given to develop their individual talents and interests. Pupils are focused and work hard in lessons. 'Bucket Time' celebrates the qualities of each individual pupil as highlighted by their classmates. 'Super Citizens' are recognised for displaying the core values of the school. 'Fix It Time' supports any pupils who need extra help with managing their behaviour. Worry boxes are available for all pupils to ask for help when needed. Pupils rightly feel that the support they receive is useful.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not yet identified the precise knowledge and skills that pupils will learn fully. This means that pupils' understanding does not consistently build over time as well as it could. In these subjects, leaders need to ensure that the curriculum specifies the full range of key knowledge, skills and vocabulary for pupils to learn and remember from Reception Year to Year 6.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
403 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Fairfields Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
| Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Kings Furlong Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Rucstall Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| South View Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Victoria Hopkins
- Phone
- 01256473886
- Address
- Council Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3DH
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116232
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.