Honor Oak Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3SB
10 simple reasons to choose Fairlawn Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Forest Hill.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Fairlawn Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Forest Hill and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29 pupils per class and 22.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 31% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, and organised by half-termly topics. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
Out of school hours care from 8.00am to 6.00pm provided by external contractors.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019. School is an accredited Teaching School; recognised as strong at teaching and so permitted to train other teachers.
Find another school near Fairlawn Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Rose House Montessori School (0.9 miles); Sydenham High Prep School (1.6 miles); Alleyn's Junior School (1.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Horniman Primary School (0.3 miles); Eliot Bank Primary School (1 mile); Dalmain Primary School (1.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Sydenham High School GDST (1.6 miles); Alleyn's School (1.7 miles); St Dunstan's College (1.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich (1 mile); Sydenham School (1.1 miles); Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich (1.1 miles).