Fairlop Primary School

About Fairlop Primary School

Fairlop Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent graded inspections, with the latest full inspection taking place in 2015. However, the most telling academic story comes from its 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results. An impressive 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which places the school comfortably above the Redbridge local authority average of 74%. This performance also earns Fairlop a ranking of 15th out of 50 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 30% locally and the top 25% nationally. The school’s leadership and management were rated Outstanding in its most recent ungraded inspection in 2024, where inspectors confirmed that standards were being maintained, and early years provision was also judged Outstanding.

Digging into the individual subject scores, the picture is strong across the board. In maths, 91% of pupils reached the expected standard and the average scaled score was 108, with 38% achieving the higher standard. Reading saw 83% at the expected level and an average score of 107, while 40% reached the higher threshold. Writing was slightly lower, with 81% meeting expectations and 13% hitting the higher mark. The school’s overall ranking score of 79 is based on the combined expected standard metric, and it sits 14th in the Redbridge league table. For context, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is Fullwood Primary School, 1.7 km away, and there are 12 Outstanding primaries in the borough out of 53 total. Fairlop’s results suggest it is a solid, above-average choice for families prioritising core academic outcomes.

The school is significantly oversubscribed, with 206 applications for 90 places in 2025/26, and 81 of those offers went to first-preference families. It has a nursery provision for children from age three and caters for a diverse range of needs, with SEND support covering areas including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. Facilities include a Forest School, sensory room, sports hall, art studios and music rooms, and the extracurricular offer features clubs for coding, chess and film, plus sports such as football, gymnastics and tennis. Parent views are largely positive: 89% would recommend the school, and 93% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy there. With 18.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Fairlop serves a mixed catchment and is a strong, well-regarded option for Redbridge families seeking a good local primary with proven outcomes.

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