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Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE30 4RRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
#11,482
of 13,686 nationally

About Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School

Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School sits in the bottom half of primary schools in Norfolk when it comes to the key headline measure of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2. Its 2023/24 figure of 47% is five percentage points below the local authority average of 52%, and the school ranks 178th out of 344 primary schools in the county. That said, the picture is more nuanced than a single number suggests. In reading, 72% of pupils hit the expected standard, and the average reading score of 104 is solid. Maths is weaker, with 58% reaching the expected level and an average score of 102. The school also has a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 31.2%, which is well above the national average, and this context matters when interpreting its overall performance.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWilliam Booth Road, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE30 4RR
HeadteacherDaniel Farthing
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils433
Free School Meals (FSM)31.2%
School Capacity433 / 446 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 24 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsCross CountryRoundersDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm ClubScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

Source: fairsteadprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School

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