Fairways Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

The Fairway, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4QWOpen in maps

Fairways Primary School is a primary school in Leigh-on-Sea for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 59 schools in Southend-on-Sea. It ranks 4th of 8 primary schools in Leigh-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 October 2012, report published 26 October 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

407 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals20.1%

20.1%, 6.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.6%

7.6%, 14 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.5%

11.5%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.1%

7.1%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Fairways Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Edwards Hall Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good88% met the expected standard
Blenheim Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding65% met the expected standard
West Leigh Junior School0.9 milesReport card: Strong standard84% met the expected standard
West Leigh Infant School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St. Michael's School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Jacqui Phillips
Phone
01702525693
Website
fairways.southend.sch.uk
Address
The Fairway, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4QW
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
URN
114841

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.