Fairlands Primary School
About Fairlands Primary School
Fairlands Primary School sits within Hertfordshire’s large primary landscape, where it ranks 289th out of 401 state primary schools in the local authority. In the immediate Stevenage area, it places 16th out of 19 primaries, placing it in the bottom half of local schools. For context, the top-performing peers in Hertfordshire include Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Harvey Road Primary School, both with perfect ranking scores, and The Russell School close behind on 97. Fairlands is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It is led by headteacher Robert Staples and is significantly larger than many local primaries, with 674 pupils against a capacity of 720. The school also has a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 37. 1 per cent, well above the national average, which gives a sense of the community it serves.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Sept 2021Latest monitoring visit (15 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:45-08:45
After-school care
15:20-18:15
Source: fairlands.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About Fairlands Primary School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
How to Choose a Primary School
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right primary school
KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights