Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre
Community primary school in London (Barnet).
Location
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iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Nurturing Growth, Inspiring Success Welcome to Fairway School & Children's Centre! As the Headteacher, I am immensely proud to lead a community where every child is at the heart of all we do. At Fairway, our dedicated staff and governors are committed to nurturing, inspiring, and challenging each of our students, ensuring they thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Our mission is to foster a love of learning that encourages our pupils to be curious, and confident; taking ownership of their education. We celebrate individuality and diversity, creating a school culture that values empathy, tolerance, and mutual understanding.
We offer a vibrant, creative curriculum designed to engage and motivate our students, providing them with a wide range of high-quality learning opportunities.
While our state-of-the-art facilities enhance the educational experience, it is our skilled and passionate staff who truly make the difference, working tirelessly to deliver exceptional teaching and learning for every child. I hope you find our website informative and helpful. Should you need further information or wish to visit our school, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 101278
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Constituency
- Chipping Barnet
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ian Stewart Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Amina Abukar | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Sarah Lefevre | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Nandarane Parmar | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Michael Reilly | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2032 |
| Mrs Maggie Hill | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Councillor Lachhya Gurung | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Andy Whiting | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rebecca Summer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Simon Lister | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Ann Zinkin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr Ian Stewart Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Andrew-John Paterson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record