Fairfield Park Lower School

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About Fairfield Park Lower School


Name Fairfield Park Lower School
Website http://www.fairfield.beds.sch.uk
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Headteacher Mrs Jennifer Stone
Address Dickens Boulevard, Fairfield Park, SG5 4FD
Phone Number 01462830000
Phase Primary
Type Community school
Age Range 3-9
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 489
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Key findings

This is an outstanding school.

It is successful because leaders and managers are sharply focused on ensuring that the teaching is of a consistently high standard. As a result, pupils learn very effectively, and almost all make rapid progress. Achievement is excellent.

In the Early Years Foundation Stage, children gain the firm foundations for reading, writing and mathematics that allow them to develop and enhance these skills across the curriculum at a rapid rate as they move through the school. By the end of Year 4 their attainment typically exceeds expectations for their age. It is slightly higher in reading and writing than in mathematics.

The teaching is outstanding because the he...adteacher has developed a high level of consistency in the very effective approaches used to promote pupils' learning. As a result, lessons are interesting and pupils well motivated. The teachers mark the pupils' writing in great detail, highlighting how they can improve it.

Marking in mathematics, although conscientious, does not give the pupils as much help to develop their understanding further. Pupils develop very positive attitudes to learning, and benefit greatly from the many opportunities that the broad and exciting curriculum offers them to extend their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Very attractive and interesting displays of pupils' work reflect the high expectations that are evident throughout the school.

Typically, pupils behave extremely well. Leadership and management are outstanding. The attention to detail in all aspects of the school's work results in high-quality provision that pervades all that the school provides for the pupils.

All aspects of the school's work are planned extensively, enthusiastically implemented, incisively monitored and comprehensively evaluated, to ensure a positive impact on pupils' learning and progress.

Information about the school

The school opened in 2007 and is at the centre of a new development of 900 homes. In the last three years the number of pupils has doubled, making it currently similar in size to the average primary school.

The school population is projected to rise further, and plans for extensions to the building are at an advanced stage. At present, fewer pupils than usual are known to be eligible for free school meals, although the proportion is increasing. Most pupils are from White British backgrounds and very few pupils' first language is other than English.

The proportion of pupils at school action, school action plus and with statements of special educational needs is lower than the national average. The school has gained a range of awards including a National Healthy School award, an International School award and an Artsmark award. There is a privately run day nursery on the school site, which is subject to a separate inspection.

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