Fairway Infant School, Copthorne
Fairway, Copthorne, Crawley, RH10 3QDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fairway Infant School, Copthorne is a primary school in Crawley for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 February 2016, report published 29 February 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Community, achievement and a sense of belonging are at the heart of this school. All pupils are welcome, and their individual needs are nurtured. Pupils love coming to school. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and trusting. Pupils do their best to reflect the golden rule each day by being 'respectful, safe and ready to learn'. The school is a place of high expectations for all pupils. Throughout the school, the atmosphere is calm and purposeful. There is a culture of positive behaviour. As a result, pupils behave well and work hard. They are encouraged to develop interest, curiosity and enjoyment in their learning. This helps pupils to learn the school's ambitious curriculum and achieve well. Pupils demonstrate kindness and respect for each other, staff and visitors. They recognise that, no matter how they are different, everyone is equal. Pupils talk with maturity about the 'differences we cannot see' and the importance of friendship. Pupils in the school are encouraged to take on roles and responsibilities. They value and appreciate these leadership opportunities. For example, playleaders are responsible for the equipment used at breaktimes. Older pupils model positive behaviours and routines by helping younger pupils and children at lunchtime.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not always check what pupils know and can do precisely enough. As a result, a small number of pupils are not learning as much as they could. The school needs to ensure that teachers check what pupils know and remember across all subjects and use this to inform future learning.
- The school's work to improve pupils' attendance is not yet impacting widely enough. While there is a range of evidence to indicate that improvements are being made, pupils' absence remains too high. This means that pupils miss important learning and other valuable aspects of school life. The school should ensure that it sustains and further develops its approach to improving attendance so that levels of absence continue to decrease.
Pupil numbers and mix
171 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Fairway Infant School, Copthorne
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne CofE Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Copthorne Preparatory School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Forge Wood Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 51% met the expected standard |
| Milton Mount Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| Pound Hill Infant Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Emma Singleton
- Phone
- 01342713691
- Address
- Fairway, Copthorne, Crawley, RH10 3QD
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 125943
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.