How many pupils does Fairfields Primary School have?

Fairfields Primary School has 416 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Fairfields Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Fairfields Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 November 2022).

How does Fairfields Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

52% of pupils at Fairfields Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Fairfields Primary School?

Fairfields Primary School is located at Council Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3DH.

Fairfields Primary School

Council Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3DH

Good

Inspected 29 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

52%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

416

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Fairfields Primary School

Fairfields Primary School is a community school in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 416 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 November 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 47.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hampshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 416 / 420 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 November 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

10.9%

Free school meals

47.6%

EAL

3.1%

SEN support

13.7%

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.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

52%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.1%

Overall absence

12.1%

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.

18.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

22.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

15.91

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£45,223

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,116 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.9 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.

£5,962

Spend per pupil

£5,877

Income per pupil

48%

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: Council Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3DH
Phone: 01256473886
Headteacher: Victoria Hopkins
Website: http://www.fairfields.hants.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fairfields Primary School?: Fairfields Primary School is a community school in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Fairfields Primary School have?: Fairfields Primary School has 416 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Fairfields Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Fairfields Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 November 2022).
How does Fairfields Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 52% of pupils at Fairfields Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Fairfields Primary School?: Fairfields Primary School is located at Council Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3DH.

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