Fairford Church of England Primary School, Fairford

In its own words: "Actively learning together in a safe, happy environment shaped by the certainty that each individual is loved and known by God. To provide the best learning experience for children at our school through the pursuit of excellence both in our provision for the children in our care and responsibilities to our local community, our nation, and our world."

From the headteacher's welcome: ""Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." "The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include choir and cooking.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 4:50pm, from £4.50 per session.

In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at Fairford Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 81% in reading and 94% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Fairford Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Fairford Church of England Primary School are Hatherop Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 92% reading, 100% maths); Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Kempsford Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 64% maths); and Southrop Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Requires improvement, 89% reading, 89% maths).

Fairford Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Fairford Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Fairford Church of England Primary School.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Farmors School Grounds (in), 170 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Fairford Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Fairford Church of England Primary School issued 15 suspensions, 4.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.