Fairley House School

Fairley House is a London day school specialising in teaching children with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia (specific learning differences).

“We specialise in the education of children who have difficulty with reading (dyslexia), movement and coordination (dyspraxia), numbers (dyscalculia), and writing (dysgraphia).”

Fairley House is a specialist school for SpLD learners with a focus on dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia; it does not currently cater for ASD learners.

“We are a specialist school for SpLD learners with a particular focus on dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia.”

School describes its pastoral care as warm, supportive, and central to school life

“The warm and supportive pastoral care at Fairley House is central to the fabric of the school so it is a place of stimulation and positivity where children can look forward to coming in every day.”

Full-time Emotional Literacy and Support Assistant (ELSA) provides individual pastoral support to students

“we also have a full-time Emotional Literacy and Support Assistant (ELSA) who can meet students on an individual basis to discuss any worries or concerns, and help put strategies in place to support them at school and home”

Classes are kept small to avoid overwhelming students and allow individual support

“Classes are small so students don’t feel overwhelmed and can receive tailored learning and individual support to help them thrive.”

The school offers enrichment activities including theme days, trips, and guest speakers such as Science Week, a trip to the Apple Store, and trips to Parliament.

“During the year, the children experience a variety of enrichment opportunities including theme days, trips and guest speakers. Recent activities have included World Book Day, Numbers Day, Science Week, a trip to the Apple Store, trips to Parliament, and activities to celebrate Neurodiversity Week.”

Extracurricular clubs promoting mindfulness, including running and yoga, are offered.

“Offering a range of extra curricular clubs that promote mindfulness including running and yoga”

School describes providing a secure, supportive and nurturing environment

“The school provides a secure, supportive and nurturing environment for students, whom are met at the entrance by a senior member of staff every day to welcome them in.”

School has named core values (Kindness, Respect, Resilience) that instil active responsibility for wellbeing, backed by a structured support programme.

“Our school values of Kindness, Respect and Resilience instil in our students the importance of taking an active role in boosting their own and their peers’ wellbeing, while we have a robust programme in place to support them every step of the way.”

The school holds Open Evenings for prospective parents including a building tour and an overview of the admissions process.

“This Open Evening for prospective parents at the Junior Department will feature a building tour, a walk-through Fairley House’s transformative approach, and our admissions process.”

The school runs termly Open Evenings for prospective families (Years 2-7) and offers Private Tours for eligible families.

“We run Open Evenings on a termly basis for prospective families interested in a place for Years 2 – 7.”

A parent testimonial states one daughter is now at university doing a course she loves.

“One of my daughters is now at university doing a course she loves, the other is doing three highly academic A levels and thriving.”

A parent testimonial credits the school with students attaining exceptional GCSE and A-level results.

“attained exceptional GCSEs and A-level results”