A good community school school in Barnet. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 109.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023 | 107.0 | 108.0 |
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Improving trend (+1.0 per year)
Up 1.0% over 3 years
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"Nurturing Growth, Inspiring Success"
Mr Michael Reilly, Headteacher, expresses pride in a forward-thinking, inclusive school that nurtures, inspires and challenges every child. He emphasizes a love of learning, individuality and diversity, partnership with parents, high-quality teaching, continuous improvement, and preparation for global citizenship.
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Breakfast Club from 8:00am, wraparound care until 4:00pm, and after-school clubs running until 4:30pm.
Fairway School will secure a well-organised, systemic approach to inclusion, and will work alongside the Local Authority to meet the aspirations for pupils with SEND. The SEN team consists of Miss Mouscos (Deputy Headteacher & Inclusion Lead), Mrs Metcalf (Assistant SENCO), Mr Reilly (Headteacher | NASEN), Mr Ronchetti (Wellbeing Lead), and Mrs Smith (Family Support Coordinator). Key elements include: involvement of children, parents/carers and young people in decision-making; early identification of needs; collaboration between education, health and social care services; high-quality provision through Quality First Teaching within the classroom, additional interventions and bespoke support plans; greater choice and control for families; preparation for KS3 transfer to Secondary School; follows the graduated SEND Code of Practice; monitoring progress of all pupils to aid early identification of SEND. Local Authority support is via the Barnet Local Offer; additional supportive provisions include a stimulating sensory room, soft-play room and forest. SENDIASS is available for parental support.
Admissions are through the London Borough of Barnet's Primary Schools Admissions Team. Contact 020 8359 7651 or visit the Barnet Council website (www.barnet.gov.uk/school-admissions) for the application process and guidance.
Free Early Education for two-year-olds (FEE2): some places up to 15 hours per week (term time). For three- and four-year-olds (FEE3): 15 hours up to 38 weeks per year (term time); some children eligible for up to 30 hours (extension is criteria based). If not eligible for FEE2/FEE3, nursery is fee paying.