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Fairlands Middle School

Somerset, BS27 3PGSecondaryAges 9–13MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Sep 2024
Progress 8
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Fairlands Middle School

Fairlands Middle School sits within Somerset local authority as a state secondary for pupils aged 9 to 13, a middle-school model that bridges primary and upper secondary years. Among the 38 same-type schools in the county, the top-performing peers by ranking score are The Kings of Wessex Academy, Brymore Academy, and Sexey's School, though Fairlands holds its own with a Good Ofsted rating confirmed in its most recent graded inspection in September 2024. The school is led by headteacher Rebecca Bennett and serves 411 pupils against a capacity of 508, meaning there is some room for growth. Its religious character is listed as not applicable, and it operates as a mixed, non-boarding state school. With 15.6 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school reflects a broadly typical Somerset intake. The Ofsted report noted Good across all graded areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, though the overall effectiveness was not judged in this inspection.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMasons Way, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3PG
HeadteacherRebecca Bennett
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils411
Free School Meals (FSM)15.6%
School Capacity411 / 508 (81% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 22 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Swimming PoolArt StudiosICT SuiteGymnasiumSports HallAstro TurfSixth Form CentreScience LabsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

RowingTennisFootballBadmintonRugbyRoundersBasketballGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubEco ClubDramaChoirChessYoung EnterpriseScience ClubDuke of EdinburghOrchestraNewspaper

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairlands Middle School

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