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Fairlands Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Fairlands Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 674 pupils, and a capacity of 720 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

674

Pupils

720

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Fairlands Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Fairlands Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Fairlands Primary School — School Information

Full address
Pound Avenue, Stevenage, SG1 3JA
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
37.1% of pupils
DfE URN
143785

Other Primary Schools in Stevenage

If Fairlands Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stevenage are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Fairlands Primary School

Is Fairlands Primary School oversubscribed?

Fairlands Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 720 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Fairlands Primary School?

Admission to Fairlands Primary School is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Fairlands Primary School cover?

Fairlands Primary School is a primary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Fairlands Primary School?

Fairlands Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.