Is Fairlands Middle School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 September 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 28th of 32 secondary schools in Somerset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Fairlands Middle School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 54% of pupils at Fairlands Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Fairlands Middle School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Fairlands Middle School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Fairlands Middle School

Masons Way, Cheddar, BS27 3PG

Local ranking28th of 32 secondary schools in Somerset

Ofsted: Good

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

508

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 September 2024. Figures last updated 2 August 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 24 September 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 411
Boys: 212 (52%)
Girls: 193 (48%)
Capacity: 508 (80% full)
SEND: 16.3%
FSM Eligible: 16.1%
EAL: 6.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.5%
SEN Support: 15.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,443/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.6%
White Other: 5.2%
Mixed Other: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%
Black African: 0.5%
White Irish: 0.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.3%

90.6%

White British

5.2%

White Other

1.0%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01934743186

office@fairlandsmiddleschool.co.uk

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Masons Way

Cheddar, South West

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Administrative

URN: 147825
UKPRN: 10085819
Establishment No.: 4410
Trust: WESSEX LEARNING TRUST

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