Fairlawn Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Fairlawn is an outstanding school with exceptional teaching and pupils who achieve well above average in reading, writing and mathematics. Children are happy, well-behaved and feel safe, with parents, staff and governors confirming they are safe and happy at school. The school offers a rich curriculum with high-quality sport, art and music, helping all pupils including those with special educational needs make outstanding progress.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding quality of teaching with excellent subject knowledge and high expectations
- Exceptional pupil achievement with standards significantly above average in reading, writing and mathematics
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and high attendance rates
- Outstanding early years provision with children reaching well above expected development levels
- Wide range of stimulating activities including high-quality sport, art and music
Areas for Improvement
- Ensure all pupils across the school present their work to the highest possible standard
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and meet all statutory requirements, ensuring pupils feel very safe in school because adults care for them and look after them very well.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school clubs and activities, sports coaching
Fairlawn Primary School is an outstanding school where school leaders and governors are ambitious for staff and pupils, maintaining high standards of teaching and achievement. They have established a culture where both pupils and staff are learners who constantly reflect on how to improve.
At a Glance
15.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 88%. Maths has remained stable at around 88%. Writing has remained stable at around 82%.
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
24.3
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
362 pupils
480 capacity
118 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Lewisham
Places available
3,494
Applications
2,939
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Lewisham (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.50979%
Overall absence
11.04294%
Persistent absence
326
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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