SchoolScoresFairisle Junior School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of Bridge Education Trust
Fairisle Road, Lordshill, Southampton, SO16 8BY
023 8073 3415 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 February 2018.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
87 pupils in this year group.
76% — 19 points above the Southampton average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 Southampton. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 45.4% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 101st highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 50th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 27th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.7% | 32.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 69th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 81st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 49th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 88% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 20th highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 81% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.5% | 16.8%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Fairisle Infant and Nursery School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Rownhams St John's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nursling CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mansel Park Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2017), improved significantly 2025 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newlands Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakwood Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shirley Warren Primary and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 25% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redbridge Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Fairisle Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Fairisle Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 February 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Fairisle Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116253.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.