Fairlight Primary School

About Fairlight Primary School

Fairlight Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Brighton and Hove community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 374 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Fairlight Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Damien Jordan, it falls under Brighton and Hove local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9413th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 40 in Brighton and Hove.

Fairlight Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 144 applications for 53 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Fairlight Primary School include Music Rooms, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Forest School, Gymnasium, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Art Club, Drama, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 48.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Brighton and Hove, Fairlight Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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