Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Norwich (Norfolk).
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
Here at Fairhaven Primary School, we aim to provide the best possible education for the children in our care. We have a real commitment to raising standards and creating interesting and enjoyable learning experiences for all. We believe that good education is achieved through collaboration with the pupils, parents/carers/guardians, staff, governors and the wider community.
Communication is the key and ownership of the learning is paramount. I hold a coffee and chat session with parents and carers every half term to discuss relevant issues as they arise. We provide stimulating, interactive learning environments where the children can feel safe, comfortable and supported.
We enable the children to develop self-esteem, confidence, maturity and tolerance. This helps them to develop as independent thinkers, speakers and learners, becoming better world citizens, taking more responsibility for themselves, others and the environment. We have a child-centred focus that celebrates achievement at all levels.
Our school is placed firmly at the heart of the community and we value our rural setting. Our Christian ethos underpins the warm, family atmosphere that we all enjoy here at Fairhaven.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music
- Photography
- Forest School
- Reading Spine
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 121150
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rachel Whiles | Chair of Governors | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2022 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Knight | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Matthew Warrington | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Frances Baker | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Joan Walker | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ian Campbell | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2019 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Stephanie Lake | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Ms Rebecca Debbage | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2008 | |
| Mrs Catherine Fleet | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2007 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Beth Spaul Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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