Fairlands Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Cheddar, serving pupils aged 9 to 13. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Fairlands Middle School currently has around 483 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Masons Way, Cheddar, BS27 3PG |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Middle deemed secondary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Stefan McHale |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123888 |
| Age Range: | 9 - 13 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 508 |
| Number of Pupils: | 483 |
| Number of Boys: | 247 |
| Number of Girls: | 236 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar First School Hillfield , The Hayes BS27 3HN | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheddar First School Hillfield , The Hayes BS27 3HN | - not rated | 819 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Draycott and Rodney Stoke Church of England First School Draycott , BS27 3SD | - not rated | 2,435 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School School Lane , BS27 3SD | 3out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings of Wessex School Station Road , BS27 3AQ | - not rated | 602 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kings of Wessex Academy Station Road , BS27 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlands Middle School Masons Way , BS27 3PG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Middle School Masons Way , BS27 3PG | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.