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Fairisle Junior School

Southampton, SO16 8BYPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1958 of 13,686 nationally

About Fairisle Junior School

Fairisle Junior School in Southampton is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it is running very close to full capacity with 379 pupils on a 390-place roll. That tight fit suggests strong local demand, and the school’s intake stands out for its level of disadvantage: 45.4% of pupils qualify for free school meals, well above the national average and a clear signal that this is a genuinely inclusive, community-focused school. The headteacher is Robin Hayes, and the school has no religious character. Despite the high FSM percentage, Fairisle has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in 2018, and an ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Good. That is a solid endorsement of the leadership and management, which were also rated Good, and it suggests the school is holding its standard steady rather than slipping.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFairisle Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO16 8BY
HeadteacherRobin Hayes
Local AuthoritySouthampton
Number of Pupils379
Free School Meals (FSM)45.4%
School Capacity379 / 390 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Apr 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomLibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballRoundersDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubChessGardeningArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Fairisle Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.