Fairisle Junior School
Fairisle Road, Lordshill, Southampton, SO16 8BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fairisle Junior School is a primary school in Southampton for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Southampton. It ranks 16th of 78 primary schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2018, report published 20 April 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
Leaders and staff know and care for every pupil well in this inclusive school. Pupils know that adults have high expectations of them both in their learning and behaviour. They rise to the challenges set. The school ethos of 'expect success' is woven into everything. Pupils' behaviour is impeccable. They move around the school in a calm and purposeful manner. In class, pupils have strong and positive attitudes to their learning, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work hard and do their best. Pupils are polite and respectful to adults and each other. Relationships are strong. Pupils rightly trust the adults to listen to any concerns or worries they may have. They feel safe. Pupils know what bullying is and that the adults will deal promptly with any issue if it happens. Pupils have many opportunities to take on roles of responsibility. For example, learning leaders recently designed a badge to celebrate the king's coronation which they gave to everyone at the school. Pupils also decide how to support their chosen charities. Before Christmas, pupils took part in a reverse advent calendar and brought in items for the local food bank.
What the school should improve
- The important changes leaders have made to some foundation subjects are not yet fully implemented. As a result, pupils have some gaps in their subject knowledge and skills. Leaders need to ensure that the content in all subjects is well sequenced and tasks adapted appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, including pupils with SEND.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
87 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
375 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Fairisle Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| 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
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Robin Hayes
- Phone
- 02380733415
- Address
- Fairisle Road, Lordshill, Southampton, SO16 8BY
- Local authority
- Southampton
- URN
- 116253
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.