Fairlands Middle School

About Fairlands Middle School

Fairlands Middle School is an academy converter in Cheddar, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 411 pupils on roll. It is part of WESSEX LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Middle deemed secondary

Age Range

Ages 9–13

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

411 / 508 (81%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 September 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Masons Way, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3PG

Phone

01934743186

Headteacher

Rebecca Bennett

Website

fairlandsmiddleschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fairlands Middle School?

Fairlands Middle School is an academy converter in Cheddar, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 9–13.

How many pupils does Fairlands Middle School have?

Fairlands Middle School has 411 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Fairlands Middle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

54% of pupils at Fairlands Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Fairlands Middle School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Fairlands Middle School is part of WESSEX LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Fairlands Middle School?

Fairlands Middle School is located at Masons Way, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3PG.