SchoolScoresFairburn Community Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of SELBY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Great North Road, Fairburn, Knottingley, WF11 9JY
01977 672158 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
| Statement | This school | Knottingley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Knottingley. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Knottingley. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Knottingley. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 79% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Knottingley. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 48% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Knottingley. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 73% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Knottingley. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Knottingley figures pool parents at the Knottingley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
13 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 121390), before it changed to its current form.
38% — 22 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 24 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 38% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Yorkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 12 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 12 (71%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 35 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Higher than 40% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.8 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Higher than 81% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.8 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Burton Salmon Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oyster Park Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Airedale Junior Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Airedale Infant Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- Townville Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- Monk Fryston CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willow Green Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Milford Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Fairburn Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Fairburn Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 24 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Fairburn Community Primary School?
84% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Fairburn Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Fairburn Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Fairburn Community Primary School as their first choice for 12 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 12 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151422.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.