Fair Ways School
Other independent special school · Ages 11–19 · Southampton, Hampshire
Fair Ways School is an independent special school in Southampton, Hampshire for ages 11–19.
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Key facts
- Address
- New Road, Swanwick, Hampshire, Southampton, SO31 7HE
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Council
- Hampshire
- Pupils on roll
- 55 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Pupils feel a deep sense of community at this distinctive school.”
- “They are happy and proud to belong here.”
- “The natural environment, including the bushcraft area, is utilised effectively.”
To improve
- “Work to improve pupils’ writing is developing.”
- “Sometimes, pupils lose focus and concentration.”
- “However, the re-engagement could take place more quickly.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 2 December 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 4.1 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Hampshire.
- King's Academy Lord Wilson 1.1 mi Good
- West Hill Park School 2.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Luminous Oak Academy 3.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Light Years School 3.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Francis Special School 3.7 mi School remains Good
- Heathfield Special School 3.7 mi School remains Good
- Kingsgate School 4.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Boundary Oak School 4.5 mi No Ofsted grade