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Fairfield Park Lower School

Dickens Boulevard, Fairfield Park, Central Bedfordshire, SG5 4FD

Good

Inspected 16 July 2024

Good
Ofsted
Primary
Phase
3–9
Ages
516
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Fairfield Park Lower School

Fairfield Park Lower School is a community school in Fairfield Park, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–9. It has 516 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 July 2024) rated it Good. 8.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–9
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
516 / 514 (100%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
16 July 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

8.1%
Free school meals
2.3%
EAL
2.3%
SEN support
12.0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.5%
Overall absence
7.4%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

19.29
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24
25.4
Pupils per teacher
↑ +3.4 vs 2023/24
30.01
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +5.5 vs 2023/24
£39,076
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↓ −£7,535 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3.4
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,674
Spend per pupil
£6,584
Income per pupil
41%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Dickens Boulevard, Fairfield Park, Central Bedfordshire, SG5 4FD
Phone
01462830000
Headteacher
Jennifer Stone

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fairfield Park Lower School?
Fairfield Park Lower School is a community school in Fairfield Park, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–9.
How many pupils does Fairfield Park Lower School have?
Fairfield Park Lower School has 516 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Fairfield Park Lower School's Ofsted rating?
Fairfield Park Lower School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 July 2024).
Where is Fairfield Park Lower School?
Fairfield Park Lower School is located at Dickens Boulevard, Fairfield Park, Central Bedfordshire, SG5 4FD.

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