Fairways Primary School
Community primary school in Leigh-on-Sea (Southend-on-Sea).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Our children are supported to develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning. Our dedicated staff work hard to create engaging learning experiences that challenge and inspire, while ensuring every child feels safe, supported and motivated to do their best. We believe that strong relationships are at the heart of successful learning.
By working closely with families and the wider community, we create a shared commitment to helping every child succeed academically, socially and emotionally. Our curriculum is designed to build strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, while also offering a rich range of opportunities in the arts, sport and wider learning experiences.
We encourage children to be curious, to take pride in their achievements and to develop the resilience needed to face new challenges with confidence. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our school, our community and the opportunities we offer.
Whether you are a prospective parent, a current family or a visitor, we hope you gain a sense of the warmth, ambition and care that define our school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
- Yoga
- Dance
- Drama
Key facts
- URN
- 114841
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Constituency
- Southend West and Leigh
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (5 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Cushion Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Woods | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Gemma Tyler | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Marcia Carr | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Joan Carr | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jo Green | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Caroline Nutting Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · 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