Fairmead School

Fairmead is a specialist school for pupils aged 4-16 with autism and/or moderate learning difficulties.

“Fairmead is a specialist school for young people with autism and/or moderate learning difficulties, aged 4-16.”

100% of young people have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP)

“100% of young people have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).”

School emphasizes safeguarding practice and offers therapeutic interventions (Drama and Social Interaction therapy, Thrive, Forest School) to support emotional well-being

“At Fairmead we are dedicated in improving the social and emotional well-being of our young people and offer Drama and Social Interaction therapy along with Thrive and Forest School sessions.”

All aspects of Safeguarding practice are upheld and adhered to, with a Learning Pathways Curriculum teaching young people to stay safe online and in the community

“The young people are safe here, as all aspects of Safeguarding practice are upheld and adhered to. This is reflected in our Learning Pathways Curriculum, where young people learn to keep themselves safe online, in the community, or who they can talk to if they feel worried.”

Pupils benefit from smaller classes and higher adult ratios at Fairmead.

“who will benefit from smaller classes and structured support and/or higher adult ratios.”

Small overall school population of 151 young people across primary and secondary

“151 young people on roll, 105 boys and 46 girls.”

Young people's progress supported through personalised learning enhanced by extracurricular activities

“Our young people’s progress is supported through personalised learning programmes, enhanced by a variety of extracurricular activities.”

Students take part in residential trips including a Dorset residential with new skills and activities.

“The Dorset residential has been an absolute blast these past few days! New skills, big laughs, and memories we won’t forget.”

School describes providing a supportive and nurturing environment for every young person to achieve their full potential

“we are dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment in which every young person can achieve their full potential”

School's mission statement about creating opportunities to maximise potential in a warm, caring, stimulating environment

“Together, we create opportunities for everyone to maximise their potential and celebrate their success within a warm, caring, and stimulating environment.”

Admissions to Fairmead are managed through an EHCP assessment or annual review process with the Local Authority.

“Admissions are managed through the Assessment for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or the Annual review of the EHCP with your Local Authority.”

Prospective families can book monthly school visits shown around by a member of SLT.

“These visits are available once a month at 3:55pm and you will be shown around in a small group with a member of SLT within a primary or secondary cohort.”

The curriculum prepares pupils for an external post-16 pathway of education, training, or employment.

“to support with the preparation to an external post 16 pathway of education, training or employment.”

School received a 'Good' Ofsted rating in 2014

“2014: The school received a 'Good' rating in its Ofsted inspection, reflecting its commitment to quality education.”