Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
Fairisle Road, Lordshill, Southampton, SO16 8BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Southampton for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 84 schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2025, report published 5 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 28 January 2025
Pupils are happy and well cared for at this school. They build strong relationships with the kind and helpful staff. Every pupil has a leaf on the 'be kind to your mind' tree which encapsulates the inclusive and nurturing ethos of the school. The school's vision to 'expect success' is clear in the high expectations set for pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils show impressive levels of confidence and independence with their learning. They work hard in their lessons and achieve well across much of the curriculum. Pupils are kind and respectful in their interactions with each other and school staff. They enjoy their breaktimes when they explore their pirate ship and play games with their friends. Pupils benefit from a wealth of well-considered additional opportunities. The school makes the most of cultural experiences in Southampton through visits to museums and engagement with local services. Pupils enjoy their trips and meeting visitors to the school. These activities bring their learning to life. Parents and carers feel part of the school community. They appreciate their communications from the school and their invitations to attend events, such as themed workshops. There is a sense that everyone is welcomed as part of the 'Fairisle family'.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the school does not have clear oversight about how well pupils are learning. This means that gaps in pupils' knowledge and skills are not identified and addressed. The school should continue with work to embed meaningful assessment procedures so that they can be sure that pupils are learning what they need to.
- Persistent absence of some pupils remains high. As a result, these pupils do not fully benefit from the education and wider opportunities that the school offers. The school should continue with their work to improve pupils' attendance and evaluate the impact of their actions.
Pupil numbers and mix
324 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairisle Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Nursling Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Bridge Education Trust
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Juliette Owens
- Phone
- 02380731199
- Address
- Fairisle Road, Lordshill, Southampton, SO16 8BY
- Local authority
- Southampton
- URN
- 116251
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.